Team Hiring 

 
At Ogeechee Meat Market we are always on the lookout for people who share the passion of providing awesome and wholesome meat to families at low prices. We always accept applications for current or future career opportunities. Located on this page are any team openings and a quick job description, as well as a link to the general job application which can be filled out and dropped off at our location.  For all opportunities we are looking for friendly people that love to serve and have great teamwork skills.  Anyone who would enjoy a family-friendly, fast-paced work environment is encouraged to apply.  For any questions please call us at the shop: 912.961.5223. We look forward to meeting you! 


Ogeechee Meat Market, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal opportunity selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran's status.

Butcher Apprentice 

 

Get paid while learning a new trade. The apprenticeship is a 3 year program that starts with you working the counter and learning everything meat. You will gradually be given more responsibilities and duties as you work into your second year that will start your cutting experience. After year two you will take the apprentice test, after passing you will work hand and hand with the master butchers to become proficient at cutting, proper display, case and meat management. At the end of the year three you are giving a written and oral exam to show your skills, knowledge and proficiency in cutting. Raises come in the program with proven ability and helpfulness.

Open Tuesday - Saturday 10-6

Closed Sundays and Mondays

Call or come by for more info or to fill out an application.

Learn all the meat cuts and how to make them. Proper meat cutting and display. Sausage making. Proper cleaning and sanitizing. And more!

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities include: 

  • Helping customers
  • Answering questions and taking orders in person and on phone while taking pertinent customer information.
  • Restocking cases
  • Putting away inventory which includes lifting cases 40-80 lbs.
  • Maintaining clean work areas by cleaning
  • Create positive customer experiences with each and every interaction

 

Essential Working Conditions:

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a sense of urgency
  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time, up to 8-10 hours.
  • Bending, stooping, climbing.
  • Mental and physical dexterity.
  • Unassisted heavy lifting. Assisted heavy lifting and pulling.
  • Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
  • Work in varying temperatures (coolers, freezers, etc. when needed).
  • Wet and dry conditions.
  • Use of box cutters and Knives as you progress through the apprenticeship. 


Team member #2

Counter and front of store-- parttime--- no experience required. Must be willing to work Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm. Pay is based on experience and has opportunity to improve with proven diligence.  Description: This is one of our most important jobs. You will be directly serving all of our customers and be the face of our business/family. With a happy heart and a big smile you will serve customers by getting the items/deals that they want. Answer any questions they may have and/or help them to the car if needed. You will work as a team with the rest of the Ogeechee Family for fast and precise service for everyone that walks in the door. You are charged to keep everything clean and stocked so everyone that walks in the door gets the Ogeechee Experience. 

Other job requirements: When not helping customers/teammates we are cleaning and restocking.  Restocking includes refilling pans with meat so as to present them in the proper manner. Moving cases of meat that are as small as 40 lbs. and as heavy as 80 lbs. to proper locations in cooler or to aid in restocking retail cases. Cleaning is wiping, sanitizing surfaces, cleaning equipment, sweeping floors, mopping floors, cleaning smokers, cleaning restrooms, wiping/cleaning walls and fixtures, dusting, etc. We are a mom and pop organization and everyone pitches in. "If you've got time to lean you've got time to clean" Every night there is a ritual of in depth cleaning and putting meats away in coolers. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. We have a great time working together and serving our fellow man. Join us in a fulfilling  work place that is a part of hundreds of families' dinner table each and every night!

The perfect candidate for this position:

  • Must love people and serving them
  • Must be willing to work Fridays and Saturdays
  • Likes working with others
  • Likes to stay busy and doesn’t mind cleaning, maintenance and other needs

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Helping customers
  • Answering questions and taking orders in person and on phone while taking pertinent customer information.
  • Restocking cases
  • Putting away inventory which includes lifting cases 40-80 lbs.
  • Maintaining clean work areas by cleaning
  • Create positive customer experiences with each and every interaction

 

Essential Working Conditions:

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a sense of urgency
  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time, up to 8-10 hours.
  • Bending, stooping, climbing.
  • Mental and physical dexterity.
  • Unassisted heavy lifting. Assisted heavy lifting and pulling.
  • Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
  • Work in varying temperatures (coolers, freezers, etc. when needed).
  • Wet and dry conditions.
  • Use of box cutters.

Butcher Apprentice 

 Work and get paid while learning a new trade. The apprenticeship is a 3 year program that starts with you working the counter and learning everything meat. You will gradually be given more responsibilities and duties as you work into your second year that will start your cutting experience. After year two you will take the apprentice test, after passing you will work hand and hand with the master butchers to become proficient at cutting, proper display, case and meat management. At the end of the year three you are giving a written and oral exam to show your sales, knowledge and proficiency in cutting. Raises come in the program with proven ability and helpfulness. We only accept one candidate a year. 

Open Monday- Saturday 10-6

Closed Sundays and Mondays

Call for more information or come by to get an application.