Full-Time

Meat Utility Worker

Deadline 8/3/27
Festival Foods

Festival Foods

1,001-5,000 employees

Wisconsin grocer delivering community-focused service

No salary listed

Green Bay, WI, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • 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 slicers, proper lifting techniques, trash compactors, and balers.
  • Ability to stand in one place for a long period of time and bend, stoop, and kneel regularly.
  • Full range of upper body motion.
  • Ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to work with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures such as freezers, coolers, kitchens, and the sales floor.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion with the hands and wrists.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, with adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
Responsibilities
  • Assist guests with locating items on or off the sales floor.
  • Receive, prepare, and fulfill guest orders and other special requests.
  • Provide guest service by answering the department telephone and assisting guests on the sales floor.
  • Wrap meat and seafood in appropriate packaging.
  • Ensure accurate pricing on items within displays and the sales floor; fill, rotate, and remove products 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.
  • Inspect, rotate, maintain proper temperatures, and replenish meat products on display to ensure quality control.
  • Maintain proper inventory levels in the Meat Department, including containers, wraps, and tags.
  • Maintain food safety logs and follow proper procedures.
  • Ensure all quality standards are met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Festival Foods is a Wisconsin-based grocer with 40+ full-service supermarkets. It provides groceries and everyday essentials with a focus on strong customer service and value, supported by extensive associate benefits and programs that aim to empower staff. The stores stock a wide range of products in a traditional grocery format, including fresh departments, household items, and personal care, and they emphasize community involvement in their operations. Unlike many competitors, Festival Foods differentiates itself through its commitment to giving back to Wisconsin communities and treating guests and associates as top priorities. The company’s goal is to serve Wisconsin communities with reliable, friendly service and good value while supporting its employees and local programs.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

De Pere, Wisconsin

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • 1939 Group expanded to 164 stores and 19,000 workers, strengthening purchasing power.
  • Schnucks said Festival Foods will keep current brands, staff, wages, and benefits.
  • The 2025 closure removed succession uncertainty and gave Festival Foods a deeper capital backer.

What critics are saying

  • The February 2026 FLSA collective action targets overtime misclassification across Wisconsin department managers.
  • Todd Schnuck replaced Mark Skogen in October 2025, risking culture loss and store-level disruption.
  • A 1939 Group integration failure could erase Festival Foods' local identity and drive customer defections.

What makes Festival Foods unique

  • Festival Foods kept all 42 Wisconsin stores and headquarters after the October 2025 Schnucks deal.
  • Its community-giving brand and local banners survived the 1939 Group takeover.
  • The chain still serves 8,000 employees under separate sister-company operations.

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Benefits

Employee Discounts

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

Insight on Business
Sep 16th, 2025
Schnuck Markets Acquires Festival Foods

Schnuck Markets, Inc. has acquired 100% of the shares of Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers, Inc. through the 1939 Group, Inc., owned by the Schnuck family. The acquisition includes shares from CEO Mark Skogen and the Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The 1939 Group will maintain the existing store banners and corporate headquarters, with Todd Schnuck as Chairman and CEO. The transaction is expected to close in October, subject to customary approvals.