Part-Time Meat Cutter Associate – West Chicago IL | Part Time Job

Local Part-Time Job Overview: West Chicago

Key Part-Time Information

• Based in: West Chicago, IL (our main West Chicago branch)
• Employer: Walmart (Hiring for part-time roles in West Chicago)
• Job Title: Meat Cutter Associate – Flexible Part-Time Role
• This part-time role in West Chicago is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Walmart part-time team in West Chicago, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working part-time in West Chicago, a key hub for the Retail And Grocery industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-Time Salary: $17-$24/Hour (approx. $24.5k/Year)
• Benefits: Eligible part-time team members may receive select benefits.
• A supportive local team and part-time friendly culture in West Chicago.

Core Focus

• This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Retail And Grocery space in West Chicago.

About Walmart Meat Department

The Walmart meat department is one of the most skill-intensive areas in the store — requiring associates to operate band saws, grinders, wrapping machines, and commercial scales while maintaining USDA food safety standards, cold chain compliance, and the precise cutting consistency that customers expect when buying steaks, roasts, ground beef, and specialty proteins. Meat Cutter Associates are trained craftspeople who combine butchering skill with retail presentation, turning primal cuts into individually wrapped, attractively displayed packages that compete with specialty butcher shops on both quality and price.

Position Overview

Walmart is hiring Meat Cutter Associates to process, cut, grind, and package fresh meats at Supercenter locations. You will operate commercial meat cutting equipment, break down primal and sub-primal beef, pork, and poultry cuts, package products to Walmart specifications, and maintain the meat case display with fresh, well-presented offerings throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate commercial band saws, grinders, patty makers, and wrapping machines to process fresh meats from primal cuts to retail packages.
• Break down primal and sub-primal beef, pork, and poultry into retail portions following Walmart cutting specifications and yield targets.
• Package and label all cut meats with correct weight, pricing, sell-by dates, and safe handling instructions per USDA requirements.
• Build and maintain the service meat case and self-service cooler displays with fresh, attractively arranged product throughout the day.
• Monitor and record cooler and display case temperatures, maintaining cold chain compliance per food safety regulations.

Qualifications & Benefits

Must be 18+ years of age for meat cutting equipment operation. Prior butchering or meat cutting experience preferred but not required — Walmart provides comprehensive cutting training for motivated beginners. Must work in refrigerated environments and handle raw meat products safely. Walmart offers premium meat cutter pay significantly above base store rates, flexible scheduling, associate discount, 401(k), stock purchase plan, health benefits, and advancement into meat team lead and fresh food coach positions.