Meat Utility Worker

About the role

At Festival Foods, we are a Wisconsin grocer dedicated to serving our communities and providing exceptional service and value to our guests. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Maintains stock levels within the Meat Department’s sales floor by replenishing products as needed.
• Executes the boomerang theory by providing exceptional service to all guests behind the service counter and on the sales floor.
• Aid guests with locating items on or off the sales floor.
• Receive, prepare, and fulfill guest orders and other special requests.
• Provide excellent guest services by professionally answering department telephone or in on the sales floor.
• Wrap meat and seafood in appropriate packaging.
• Ensure accurate pricing on items within displays and sales floor - fill, rotate, and remove product according to date.
• Support teammates and positively contribute to the culture of the Meat Department.
• Address guest concerns and resolve issues by practicing the boomerang principal.
• Ensure high standard quality control by inspecting, rotating, maintaining proper temperatures, and replenishing all meat products on display.
• Maintain proper inventory levels in Meat Department (containers, wraps, tags, etc.).
• Maintain food safety logs and lead by example through following proper procedures.
• Ensure all quality standards are being met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers and all personnel.
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a highly stressful environment.
• Complete understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies.
• Must possess the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises.
• Requires proper training and knowledge of the following equipment/procedures: slicers, proper lifting techniques, trash compactor, baler.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand in one place for a long period of time, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly.
• Full range of upper body motion.
• Lift up to 80 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures such as freezers, coolers, kitchens, and sales floor.
• Repetitive motion of hands and wrists.

Work Schedule

The Meat Utility Worker is a position that may be part-time or full-time. The work schedule may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Savings for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.