Meat Utility Worker

About Festival Foods

We are a Wisconsin grocer committed to giving back to the communities we serve and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate over 40 full-service supermarkets across Wisconsin. At Festival, people are at the top of our list—reflected in our daily interactions, guest treatment, and extensive associate benefits and programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with locating items on or off the sales floor
• Receive, prepare, and fulfill guest orders and special requests
• Provide excellent guest service by professionally answering department telephone or assisting 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 principle
• Ensure high-standard quality control by inspecting, rotating, maintaining proper temperatures, and replenishing all meat products on display
• Maintain proper inventory levels in the 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
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, with adequate notice for occasional absences

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
• Ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises
• Proper training and knowledge of equipment/procedures: slicers, proper lifting techniques, trash compactor, baler

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand in one place for long periods, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
• Full range of upper body motion
• Lifting 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

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: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly. Part-time store associates receive a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Schedules are provided two weeks in advance for better planning and balance.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Support: Includes 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and LEAPCare Care Coaches for confidential support on various personal issues.
• Save for Your Future: 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary match to help associates reach their savings goals.