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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- Assist customers when applicable
- Must work quickly and carefully while stocking/wrapping items at a reasonable expectancy
- Handle various raw meat products to wrap, price, and stock into display cases
- Operate meat department equipment such as auto wrapper, scale, slicer, etc.
- Lift and load product weighing up to 50lbs
- Sweep, clean up, and sanitize work stations as assigned by Meat Staff leader
- Clean display cases and fill supplies when needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Highly organized with a keen sense of details.
- Great listening and communication skills.
- Can handle lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting while handling products or using various equipment.
- Ability to shine in a fast-paced environment.
- Regularly required to stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.
- The work environment is typical of a retail store. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
- The store level varies from regular temperature to some cooler areas.
- Minimal sitting is required.
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
Disclaimer:
The pay scale above is the hourly wage range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position.
- Manager roles have a bonus target potential paid out quarterly based on company results/metrics.
Within this range, individual pay is determined by location and other factors including,
but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The Company offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits to its team members.
Team Members are also able to participate in the company's 401k plan that includes a safe harbor match.
This information is provided to applicants in accordance with IL Senate Bill HB2139 and state and local minimum wage standards.
Compensation: 17.00
- Assist customers when applicable
- Must work quickly and carefully while stocking/wrapping items at a reasonable expectancy
- Handle various raw meat products to wrap, price, and stock into display cases
- Operate meat department equipment such as auto wrapper, scale, slicer, etc.
- Lift and load product weighing up to 50lbs
- Sweep, clean up, and sanitize work stations as assigned by Meat Staff leader
- Clean display cases and fill supplies when needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Highly organized with a keen sense of details.
- Great listening and communication skills.
- Can handle lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting while handling products or using various equipment.
- Ability to shine in a fast-paced environment.
- Regularly required to stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.
- The work environment is typical of a retail store. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
- The store level varies from regular temperature to some cooler areas.
- Minimal sitting is required.
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
Disclaimer:
The pay scale above is the hourly wage range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position.
- Manager roles have a bonus target potential paid out quarterly based on company results/metrics.
Within this range, individual pay is determined by location and other factors including,
but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The Company offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits to its team members.
Team Members are also able to participate in the company's 401k plan that includes a safe harbor match.
This information is provided to applicants in accordance with IL Senate Bill HB2139 and state and local minimum wage standards.
Compensation: 17.00
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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 Hy-Vee, County Market, and Tony's Fresh Market and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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?
Jacksonville, Peru, 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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