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(18yrs+ to apply) Meat Clerk - Sangamon

Schnucks · Schnucks Sangamon, IL · $15.00–$16.15 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This job is 25 to 35 hours a week with a mix of opening, mid-day and closing shifts. How does that fit your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can truly cover the flexible schedule the posting requires, not just say yes to get hired.

Tell me about a time you were asked to work a shift you didn't expect. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can be counted on when the schedule shifts, which matters with rotating hours.

Tell me about a time you worked in a cold or uncomfortable environment for a long stretch.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the cold, wet conditions for a full four to eight hour shift.

What would you do

You're wrapping product and the label printer starts printing the wrong price. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, fix it and pull bad labels instead of letting mispriced product go out.

A customer at the service case asks what you'd recommend for grilling this weekend. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they can make a friendly, useful suggestion that also helps sell product.

You finish your tasks early on a mid-day shift. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they look for cleaning or stocking work on their own instead of waiting to be told.

About the work

What would an opening shift in the meat department look like to you, compared with a closing shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that opening means filling the case and closing means pulling and storing product properly.

How do you check that coolers and freezers are at the right temperature, and what would you do if one wasn't?

What they are checking: Whether they treat temperature checks as a real duty and know to report a problem immediately.

How do you stock and straighten a meat case so it looks full and fresh?

What they are checking: Whether they know how a good case is set and rotated so older product sells first.

Why is following sanitation guidelines so important in a meat department?

What they are checking: Whether they connect cleaning routines to customer health, not just to passing an inspection.

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The full job description

As published by Schnucks.

Job Description This position offers 25-35 hours per week and requires flexible availability, including a mix of opening, mid-day, and closing shifts. DUTIES: • Provide friendly and courteous service to customers • Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. • Wrap, label and price product • Prepare product for the service meat case • Suggestive selling and product sampling • Receive product from our warehouse • Stock, straighten and rotate product in meat cases and coolers • Read and understand shelf tags • Follow company safety guidelines when using equipment • Provide customers with proper cooking instructions • Check and maintain the proper temperature controls for coolers, freezers and cutting room • Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment and meat cases following company safety and sanitation guidelines • At closing, pull product from service meat case for proper storage • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of store management TRAINING Training will be provided at store level. PHYSCIAL DEMANDS Bending Stooping Work in cold wet environment Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds Working on feet entire shift (4-8 hours) Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: • Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. • Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. • Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). • If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation Pay Range: $15.00 - $16.15 We offer a variety of benefits to support your overall wellbeing including, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and teammate discounts. Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon length of service, area and/or position.

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