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Meats Associate Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

SpartanNash

Retail Associate

River Falls, WI

$15.50 - $17.75/hr

Cashier Guest Assistant Produce Associate Deli Associate Meat Associate Barista Pharmacy Technician Family Fresh Market is proud to provide: A clean, safe work environment - we follow rigorous ...

SpartanNash Company

Retail Associate

River Falls, WI · On-site

$15.50 - $17.75/hr

Cashier Guest Assistant Produce Associate Deli Associate Meat Associate Barista Pharmacy Technician Family Fresh Market is proud to provide: A clean, safe work environment - we follow rigorous ...

Hometown Grocers, Inc.

All Positions

Seymour, WI · On-site

$15.25 - $16.75/hr

Our Meat associates work hands-on with our fresh variety of meat products. There are many different positions in the Meat department, including preparing quality products and guest service. If you ...

Hometown Grocers, Inc.

All Positions

Pulaski, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $16.25/hr

Our Meat associates work hands-on with our fresh variety of meat products. There are many different positions in the Meat department, including preparing quality products and guest service. If you ...

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Kimberly, WI

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Youll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests even in our extensive associate benefits and programs. Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter! Job Title

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Green Bay, WI

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Youll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests even in our extensive associate benefits and programs. Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter! Job Title

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Kimberly, WI

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

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 Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Fort Atkinson, WI · On-site

$14 - $18.50/hr

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 Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Onalaska, WI

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

Youll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests even in our extensive associate benefits and programs. Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter! Job Title

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

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 Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

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 Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Fort Atkinson, WI

$14 - $18.50/hr

Youll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests even in our extensive associate benefits and programs. Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter! Job Title

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

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 Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Kimberly, WI · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

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 Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

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 Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Festival Foods

Meat Cutter

Kimberly, WI · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

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 Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter!

Festival Foods

Lead Meat Cutter

Hartford, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

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 Join our Festival Foods team as a Lead Meat ...

Festival Foods

Lead Meat Cutter

Hartford, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

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 Join our Festival Foods team as a Lead Meat ...

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What is a meats associate?

Meats Associates are retail or grocery store employees who specialize in handling, preparing, and displaying meat products for customers. Their duties typically include cutting, weighing, packaging, and labeling various types of meat, ensuring products meet safety and quality standards. They may also assist customers with selecting cuts of meat and answer questions about preparation or cooking. Meats Associates help maintain cleanliness and organization in the meat department, and follow strict food safety procedures. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of meat products, and strong customer service skills.

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

To thrive as a Meats Associate, you need a solid understanding of meat preparation, food safety, and basic butchering techniques, often supported by a high school diploma or food handling certification. Familiarity with meat processing equipment, scales, and inventory management systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team help someone stand out in this role. These skills and qualities ensure product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.

What are some common challenges faced by meats associates, and how can they be successfully managed?

Meats Associates often face challenges such as maintaining strict food safety standards, handling heavy products, and working in cold environments for extended periods. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail when cutting, packaging, and labeling products, as well as effective communication with team members to ensure proper inventory and customer satisfaction. Regularly following hygiene protocols and using personal protective equipment can help manage these challenges, while ongoing training supports skill development and confidence in daily tasks.

What is the difference between Meats Associate vs Butcher?

AspectMeats AssociateButcher
CertificationsBasic food handling and safety certificationsAdditional butchery and knife skills certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentSupermarket or retail store settingButcher shops, meat processing facilities, or specialty stores
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting customers, stocking meat, basic meat preparationMeat cutting, custom orders, detailed meat preparation

While both roles involve working with meat, a Meats Associate typically assists customers and stocks meat in retail environments, requiring basic food safety certifications. A Butcher performs more specialized tasks like meat cutting and custom preparation, often needing advanced butchery skills and certifications. The roles overlap in industry and environment but differ in skill level and responsibilities.

What cities in Wisconsin are hiring for Meats Associate jobs?

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Grocery Associate

Lake Geneva Country Meats

Lake Geneva, WI

$16 - $19/hr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

This job is for someone who enjoys food and knowing the people they work for and with. Our work environment offers a variety of tasks each day, as well as a friendly group of passionate customers. This position offers a stable schedule, benefits, and requires no experience - just a positive attitude. Keep reading for all the details.


This is a full-time position that requires weekend hours. Please answer the schedule question as part of the application with your preferred work schedule.


About Lake Geneva Country Meats


Lake Geneva Country Meats is a family-owned and operated company that has been in business since 1965. We combine a USDA-inspected sausage kitchen and custom processing facility with a gourmet retail store. We strive to provide a workplace that treats our team members as human beings first by allowing for flexibility and understanding that life happens. We value people who are passionate about food, want to provide exceptional experiences for our customers, and are committed to working towards always improving.


Job summary


Meat counter associates are the front-line Lake Geneva Country Meats retail employee and perform all production and service tasks essential to the daily operations of LGCM. Internally, we call this position Meat Ambassador to reflect the friendly, outgoing personality of successful team members.


Essential functions


  • Waiting on customers.
  • Performing production tasks such as marinating chicken, slicing jerky, etc.
  • Wrapping and packaging meats.
  • Cleaning food contact surfaces, as well as the store.


Competencies


  • Ability to understand the various features of the products sold at LGCM.
  • Ability to help customers select the proper product for their occasion.
  • Ability to follow LGCM standards in preparing, packaging, and selling products.
  • A desire to provide pleasant and helpful customer service.
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to use modern technology such as phone-based apps.


Physical requirements


This position must be able to:


  • Fluently communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.
  • Lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Safely use sharp objects such as meat knives, deli slicers, and more.
  • Stand for an 8 hour shift: 2 - fifteen minute rest breaks and 1 - thirty minute meal break are provided during a shift.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer are also possible.
  • Operate in a variety of temperature environments from a "room temperature" retail store to coolers kept in the 40 range, to freezers that are kept in the 0 range.


Education and experience

  • Prior experience in a retail or food-related industry is preferred but not necessary.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary, based on experience.
  • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off for all full time employees.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Generous employee discount.
  • Life insurance.
  • Supplemental insurance available as payroll deduction.


Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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