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Hometown Grocers, Inc.

Hometown Grocers, Inc.

Neighborhood grocery chain serving Wisconsin communities

Meat Utility Worker

Part-TimeDeadline 9/9/27
No salary listed
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Pulaski, WI, USA
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About the job

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, a trash compactor, and a baler.
  • Ability to stand in one place for a long period of time, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly.
  • Full range of upper body motion.
  • Ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to work in environments with extreme temperatures, including freezers, coolers, kitchens, and the sales floor.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion of the hands and wrists.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Assist guests with locating items on or off the sales floor.
  • Receive, prepare, and fulfill guest orders and other special requests.
  • Answer department telephone calls and provide professional service on the sales floor.
  • Wrap meat and seafood in appropriate packaging.
  • Ensure accurate pricing on display and sales-floor items; fill, rotate, and remove products according to date.
  • Contribute positively to the Meat Department team and culture.
  • Address guest concerns and resolve issues according to the guest service philosophy.
  • Inspect, rotate, maintain proper temperatures for, and replenish meat products on display.
  • Maintain proper inventory levels for Meat Department supplies, including containers, wraps, and tags.
  • Maintain food safety logs and follow proper procedures.
  • Clean department areas, including emptying garbage; washing dishes; cleaning and sanitizing equipment and surfaces such as saws, grinders, mixers, racks, tables, countertops, service cases, and drains; sweeping and mopping floors; and cleaning coolers and holding areas.
  • Ensure quality standards are met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Hometown Grocers, Inc.

Hometown Grocers, Inc.

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Hometown Grocers, Inc. (HGI) is a Wisconsin-based regional grocery chain with seven locations that focuses on serving local communities with friendly, knowledgeable service and carefully chosen basics. The stores are smaller in footprint, offering essential groceries and services rather than full-service meat and deli departments, while maintaining a clean, customer-friendly environment. A core feature is the inter-store support network: if one store needs extra staffing or stock, a sister store can send help, giving customers the feel of a neighborhood shop with the backing of a larger group. The company emphasizes a people-first culture and aims to be a trusted local resource by providing reliable products and helpful staff who treat customers like family.

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De Pere, Wisconsin

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 reporting shows 1939 Group still values Hometown’s existing banners and headquarters.
  • The combined 164-store footprint strengthens purchasing power and vendor terms across four states.
  • Todd Schnuck Jr.’s June 2026 CFO promotion signals deeper investment in the platform.

What critics are saying

  • Todd Schnuck now controls Hometown; local founder autonomy ends during 2026 integration.
  • Shared support from St. Louis centralizes finance and buying, squeezing Green Bay decision-making.
  • If Wisconsin margins weaken, 1939 Group can fold Hometown banners into Schnucks operations by 2027.

What makes Hometown Grocers, Inc. unique

  • Nine Wisconsin neighborhood banners still trade under local names after the 2025 acquisition.
  • The 1939 Group keeps Hometown Grocers’ headquarters and separate operating structure.
  • Hometown’s small-store, community-grocery format targets rural Wisconsin towns Schnucks rarely serves directly.

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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.