Meat Clerk Jobs in Illinois
Meat Clerk jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with steady demand across major grocery chains, warehouse clubs, and independent butcher shops concentrated in the Chicago metro, Rockford, and the Quad Cities. Jewel-Osco, Mariano's, and Walmart Supercenter operate extensive Illinois networks and hire meat clerks at both entry-level and experienced associate levels throughout the year. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois include full-service meat counter work, case stocking, and custom cuts for full-service departments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Summary
County Market Meat clerks work within the meat department are responsible for weighing, wrapping and pricing meat for customers. Meat clerks work directly with customers, and must have great customer service skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing customers with helpful, friendly, and prompt service
- Department sales growth with suggestive sales
- Maintains NFI Sanitation and refrigeration standards
- Prepares and displays product quality and appearance
- Product knowledge (cooking methods-recipes-signature items)
- Performs opening and closing procedures to NFI standards with respect to sanitation, display and handling responsibilities.
- Maintains ordering and receiving standards by communication and follow through with department manager
- Works within company programs, policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Passion for the product
- Friendly & Sales Minded
- Genuinely enjoys taking care of customer
- The ability to prioritize and multi task
- Communication Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Self-motivated
- Food knowledge, enjoys food
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Problem solving skills
- Quality minded
- Multi-skilled
- Adapability
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Food Handlers Certification as required by State Law provided at store level
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
- Hairnets/Hats
- Safety Cutter
- Pallet jack
- Ladder
- Stepladder
- Uniform per store policy
- Associates may be required to use standard meat equipment including, but not limited to,
- Knives
- Slicers
- Grinders
- Meat wrapper
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)
- Stand
- Walk
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Communicate with associates and customers
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)
- Stoop
- Kneel
- Crouch
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)
- Sit
- Climb
- Balance
- Overhead lifting
- Taste or Smell
- Crawl
- Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Vision
- Close
- Distance
- Ability to adjust focus
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Peripheral
- Depth perception
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly
- Wet or humid conditions
- Work near moving mechanical parts
Occasionally
- Extreme cold
- Risk of electrical shock
- Toxic or caustic chemicals
NOISE LEVEL
Regularly
- Moderate
PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)
Min Wage up to $18/hour (IL Locations Only)
Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.
BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Associate is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and chemicals while cleaning. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. They frequently have exposure to debris or moisture on the walking surface.
Brand: County Market
Address: 119 Illini Boulevard Sherman, IL - 62684
Property Description: 231 County Market
Property Number: 231
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Summary
County Market Meat clerks work within the meat department are responsible for weighing, wrapping and pricing meat for customers. Meat clerks work directly with customers, and must have great customer service skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing customers with helpful, friendly, and prompt service
- Department sales growth with suggestive sales
- Maintains NFI Sanitation and refrigeration standards
- Prepares and displays product quality and appearance
- Product knowledge (cooking methods-recipes-signature items)
- Performs opening and closing procedures to NFI standards with respect to sanitation, display and handling responsibilities.
- Maintains ordering and receiving standards by communication and follow through with department manager
- Works within company programs, policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Passion for the product
- Friendly & Sales Minded
- Genuinely enjoys taking care of customer
- The ability to prioritize and multi task
- Communication Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Self-motivated
- Food knowledge, enjoys food
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Problem solving skills
- Quality minded
- Multi-skilled
- Adapability
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Food Handlers Certification as required by State Law provided at store level
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
- Hairnets/Hats
- Safety Cutter
- Pallet jack
- Ladder
- Stepladder
- Uniform per store policy
- Associates may be required to use standard meat equipment including, but not limited to,
- Knives
- Slicers
- Grinders
- Meat wrapper
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)
- Stand
- Walk
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Communicate with associates and customers
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)
- Stoop
- Kneel
- Crouch
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)
- Sit
- Climb
- Balance
- Overhead lifting
- Taste or Smell
- Crawl
- Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Vision
- Close
- Distance
- Ability to adjust focus
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Peripheral
- Depth perception
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly
- Wet or humid conditions
- Work near moving mechanical parts
Occasionally
- Extreme cold
- Risk of electrical shock
- Toxic or caustic chemicals
NOISE LEVEL
Regularly
- Moderate
PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)
Min Wage up to $18/hour (IL Locations Only)
Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.
BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Associate is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and chemicals while cleaning. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. They frequently have exposure to debris or moisture on the walking surface.
Brand: County Market
Address: 119 Illini Boulevard Sherman, IL - 62684
Property Description: 231 County Market
Property Number: 231
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Meat Clerk Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tony's Fresh Market14
- Hy-Vee6
- Meijer4
- Mariano's4
- Kroger1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in meat clerk jobs across Illinois.
- Ability to follow Illinois food safety and sanitation standards in meat departments
- Prior experience cutting, wrapping, or stocking meat products in a retail setting
- Knowledge of meat product rotation, dating, and display case merchandising
- Comfort working in refrigerated environments for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to lift and move product cases up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Strong customer service skills for assisting shoppers at a full-service meat counter
Meat Clerk Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a meat clerk in Illinois?
Most meat clerks in Illinois enter the role through direct employer hiring at grocery chains or supercenters, with no state license required for the position itself. Illinois does require food handler training under the Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, and many employers provide or require a food handler certificate before the first shift. Candidates with prior deli, butcher shop, or grocery department experience move into the role most quickly.
Which companies hire meat clerks in Illinois?
Illinois meat clerk roles are posted by Tony's Fresh Market, Hy-Vee, and Meijer and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense network of full-service grocery stores and warehouse clubs means openings appear statewide, with the heaviest concentration in Chicagoland suburbs where large store footprints support dedicated full-service meat departments.
Which Illinois cities have the most meat clerk jobs?
Chicago, Niles, and Canton lead Illinois for meat clerk openings. Chicago drives the largest share given its population density and the number of full-service grocery and warehouse club locations, while Rockford and the Quad Cities contribute steady openings tied to regional grocery chains and Walmart Supercenter footprints serving those metro areas.
How can I get hired as a meat clerk in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to part-time or overnight stocking roles at Jewel-Osco or Mariano's locations, which routinely hire candidates without prior meat department experience and provide on-the-job training. Lateral moves from deli clerk, produce associate, or grocery stocker positions within the same store are common stepping stones. Completing a food handler certificate recognized under Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act requirements before applying gives candidates a concrete edge in the screening process.
Where can I find and apply to meat clerk jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to meat clerk jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers hiring now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, department preference, and preferred location across the state, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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