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Festival Foods

Meat Utility Worker

Salem, WI · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Meat Utility Worker Reports To: Meat Department Manager Maintains stock levels within the Meat Department's sales floor by replenishing products as needed. Executes the boomerang theory by providing ...

Festival Foods

Meat Utility Worker

Appleton, WI · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Meat Utility Worker Reports To: Meat Department Manager Maintains stock levels within the Meat Department's sales floor by replenishing products as needed. Executes the boomerang theory by providing ...

Festival Foods

Meat Utility Worker

Salem, WI · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Meat Utility Worker Reports To: Meat Department Manager Maintains stock levels within the Meat Department's sales floor by replenishing products as needed. Executes the boomerang theory by providing ...

Edwards Food Giant & Edwards Cash Saver

Meat Cutter

Bryant, AR · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Follow all company and OSHA safety protocols when working with equipment. * Order & Inventory Management: Assist with ordering and stocking pre-packaged meat products. Monitor stock levels and assist ...

Edwards Food Giant & Edwards Cash Saver

Meat Cutter

Beebe, AR · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Follow all company and OSHA safety protocols when working with equipment. * Order & Inventory Management: Assist with ordering and stocking pre-packaged meat products. Monitor stock levels and assist ...

Edwards Food Giant / Edwards Cash Saver

Meat Cutter

Beebe, AR · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Follow all company and OSHA safety protocols when working with equipment. * Order & Inventory Management: Assist with ordering and stocking pre-packaged meat products. Monitor stock levels and assist ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for meat worker in the United States is $15.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a meat worker?

Meat workers are professionals who are involved in the processing, cutting, packaging, and handling of meat and meat products in facilities such as slaughterhouses, meat packing plants, and butcher shops. Their duties can include slaughtering animals, preparing carcasses, trimming cuts of meat, and ensuring products meet safety and quality standards. Meat workers must follow strict hygiene and safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure food safety. This job often requires physical strength, attention to detail, and the ability to work in cold environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a meat worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Meat Worker, you need knowledge of meat processing techniques, food safety standards, and basic physical stamina, often supported by on-the-job training or food handling certifications. Familiarity with tools like knives, saws, grinders, and automated processing equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability are key soft skills that help maintain quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring product quality, workplace safety, and compliance with health regulations.

What are some common challenges meat workers face during their shifts, and how can they be managed?

Meat workers often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict hygiene standards, working in cold environments, and performing repetitive physical tasks. To manage these, it's important to follow safety protocols, wear appropriate protective clothing, and take regular breaks to prevent fatigue and injury. Many workplaces provide training and support to help employees adapt to the physical demands and to ensure a safe, efficient workflow. Collaboration with teammates also helps in distributing tasks and maintaining high productivity.

What is the difference between Meat Worker vs Butcher?

AspectMeat WorkerButcher
CredentialsBasic food handling certifications, OSHA trainingFood safety certifications, knife handling licenses
Work EnvironmentMeat processing plants, slaughterhouses, retail storesButcher shops, grocery stores, meat departments
Employer & Industry UsageMeat processing companies, supermarketsButcher shops, grocery chains, specialty meat stores

While both Meat Workers and Butchers handle meat, Meat Workers typically perform general processing and packaging tasks, often in larger facilities. Butchers focus on cutting, trimming, and preparing meat for sale, usually in retail settings. The roles overlap in skills and certifications, but Butchers usually require more specialized knife skills and customer service experience.

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Infographic showing various Meat Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,159 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Meat Utility Worker

Salem, WI • On-site

Festival Foods
Retail • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about Festival Foodsexternal

$16 - $19/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Festival Foods rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 283 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 124 rated grocery stores

Job description

Location : NameFestival Express Market - Paddock LakePosition TypePart-TimeCompany OverviewABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS: We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You'll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests - even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Job Title:                     Meat Utility Worker

Reports To:                 Meat Department Manager

 

Maintains stock levels within the Meat Department's sales floor by replenishing products as needed. Executes the boomerang theory by providing exceptional service to all guests behind the service counter and on the sales floor.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist guests with locating items on or off the sales floor
  • Receives, prepares, and fulfills guest orders and other special requests
  • Provides excellent guest services by professionally answering department telephone or in on the sales floor
  • Wraps meat and seafood in appropriate packaging
  • Ensures 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
  • Addresses guest concerns and resolves issues by practicing the boomerang principal
  • Ensures high standard quality control by inspecting, rotating, maintaining proper temperatures, and replenishing all meat products on display
  • Maintains proper inventory levels in Meat Department (containers, wraps, tags, etc.)
  • Maintains food safety logs and leads by example through following proper procedures
  • Ensures all quality standards are being 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, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • 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. Also requires proper training and knowledge of the following equipment/procedures: slicers, proper lifting techniques, trash compactor, baler

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Stand in one place for a long period of time, 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

WORK SCHEDULE

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

Benefits OverviewWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:
  • 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, providing more frequent access to their 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: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
  • Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
  • Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
  • Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we're proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.Address25300 75th StreetCitySalemStateWIPostal Code53168
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    About Festival Foods

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    Festival Foods serves guests in 40 full-service, state-of-the-art supermarkets throughout Wisconsin. At Festival Foods, we're not simply selling groceries, we're on a mission! Every business decision we make is based on our "Boomerang Principle"--empowering our associates to make decisions and take actions that will "Bring the Customer Back". We are proud to be a family and employee-owned company.

    Industry

    Retail

    Company size

    5,001 - 10,000 Employees

    Headquarters location

    De Pere, WI, US

    Year founded

    1946

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