Full-Time

Deli Clerk

Guthrie KY Food Giant

Houchens Industries

Houchens Industries

11-50 employees

Diversified employee-owned holding company

Compensation Overview

$12/hr

Guthrie, KY, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)

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Requirements
  • Ability to operate required tools and equipment safely, subject to age restrictions.
  • Ability to stand and/or walk at a rapid pace for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds and, when required, over 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in temperature extremes, including frozen foods and storage coolers reaching -10 degrees.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions, established safety policies and procedures, and the dress code.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Ability to perform job functions with acceptable speed and accuracy and with limited supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Rotate, stock, and straighten merchandise and supplies.
  • Price merchandise correctly according to departmental guidelines.
  • Wrap and package products using the correct tray, plastic wrap, or container.
  • Perform housekeeping duties using available equipment, including mops, brooms, floor scrubbers, and buffing machines.
  • Operate required tools and equipment safely and follow safety policies and procedures.
  • Clean deli-bakery department tools and equipment.
  • Follow procedures for producing bakery and deli products.
  • Maintain a neat and clean work area.
  • Decorate cakes when required.
  • Receive and unload truck deliveries using available equipment and established guidelines.
  • Order products according to established guidelines in the absence of the deli manager.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Houchens Industries is a 100% employee-owned holding company operating subsidiaries in construction, manufacturing and distribution, retail, healthcare, and insurance. Its businesses include road and building construction, motion-control and masonry products, retail fixtures, fencing, beverages, grocery and pharmacy stores, eyewear, and insurance coverage. What sets Houchens Industries apart is its ESOP structure, giving thousands of employees ownership stakes. The goal is to build long-term value for employee-owners through diversified acquisitions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Houchens Insurance Group reached $100 million revenue in May 2025.
  • Houchens announced a 10-year WKU athletic district plan on October 27, 2025.
  • New subsidiaries like H.H. Barnum broaden manufacturing exposure and reduce category dependence.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition integration failures from 2025-2026 deals can damage cash flow and ESOP value.
  • Heavy dependence on dealmaking makes 2026 growth vulnerable if targets dry up.
  • A large grocery or insurance write-down would hit employee ownership and senior leadership credibility.

What makes Houchens Industries unique

  • Houchens runs a 100% employee-owned ESOP across retail, manufacturing, construction, and insurance.
  • Jordan White joined in February 2026 to source acquisitions and investment opportunities.
  • Houchens keeps buying niche operators like Business Benefits and Pet Food Centers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Company News

The Business Journals
Sep 4th, 2024
Houchens acquires industrial supply manufacturer

The company continues to diversify its corporate portfolio.

Bowling Green Daily News
Jan 12th, 2023
Betty Jean Covey | Obituaries | bgdailynews.com

Betty retired from Houchens Industries.

The Business Journals
Dec 20th, 2022
Air Hydro Power to be acquired by Houchens Industries

Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Louisville-based Air Hydro Power Inc.

WBKO
Dec 6th, 2022
Houchens Industries, Inc., partners announce $420,000 ‘Bridge the Gap’ funds awarded

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The “Bridge the Gap” program launched by Houchens Industries, Inc. and community partners, in partnership with United Way of Southern Kentucky, has now disbursed nearly $420,000 to assist those impacted by the tornadoes in December of 2021.

The Lane Report
Dec 5th, 2022
Houchens Industries promotes Patrick Coleman to VP of Finance and CFO

Chairman and CEO, Dion W. Houchins is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Coleman to the position of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Houchens Industries, Inc.