Meat Utility Worker

About the role

Festival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer dedicated to community service and guest satisfaction. We operate over 40 full-service supermarkets across Wisconsin. This role is located at the Meat Department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock levels within the Meat Department’s sales floor by replenishing products as needed.
• Provide exceptional guest services by professionally answering department telephone or on the sales floor.
• Wrap meat and seafood in appropriate packaging.
• Ensure accurate pricing on items within displays and sales floor.
• Fills, rotates, and removes product according to date.
• Supports teammates and positively contributes to the culture of the Meat Department.
• Address guest concerns and resolve issues by practicing the boomerang principle.
• Ensure high standard quality control by inspecting, rotating, maintaining proper temperatures, and replenishing all meat products on display.
• Ensure 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 met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm.
• Perform 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Schedule

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

Benefits

• Associate Discount: 15% off grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to 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: Greater predictability and flexibility in planning.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Total Well-being Support: 3 weeks of paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement program, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and LEAPCare Care Coaches.
• Savings for Retirement: 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary match to help associates reach their savings goals.