Produce Packager

Sendiks Fine Foods Inc; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sendik's Fine Foods in Brookfield is hiring a Produce Packager to prepare fresh produce for display. You will cut and package product, rotate stock for freshness, and help maintain clean, appealing displays in a fast-paced grocery setting.

This is a hands-on, team-based role that rewards attention to detail and reliability. The position emphasizes physical stamina and safety, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in cool temperatures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Package produce for retail display and ensure correct handling and wrapping.
• Rotate stock to maintain freshness and remove spoiled items.
• Assist customers with questions and help locate products; follow store policies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Customer service

Tools

Box cutter operation

Pallet jack

Display stocking tools

Job description

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Produce Packager

Produce Brookfield, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1233

If you enjoy working with fresh food, staying active, and taking pride in creating attractive displays, our Produce Packager position could be a great fit for you! You'll cut and package fresh produce for retail display, ensure products are properly handled and rotated for freshness, and maintain clean and appealing displays. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants to help deliver the quality and freshness our customers expect.

At Sendik's Fine Foods, we're more than just a grocery store—we're a family-owned company that values our employees and promotes a positive, supportive work environment. We offer flexible scheduling, opportunities to learn and grow within the company, and a comprehensive benefits package for all team members that includes a 401(k) with company contribution and employee discounts. Full-time team members also enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and more. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions are appreciated and you can build a long-term career, we'd love to have you on our team!

Produce Packager Job Description:

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To package produce product properly for retail display according to Company standards. To contribute toward ensuring a positive shopping environment for customers and a positive working environment for employees.

NATURE AND SCOPE: Primary emphasis in this position is on meeting daily needs in properly packaging Produce product for retail display. This position requires ongoing judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, listening skills, reading, writing, moderate to heavy lifting, walking, operation of a box cutter/knife and exposure to cold temperatures and wet surfaces. Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs. The Produce Manager or person in charge provides assignments and work direction.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Perform Packaging
  • Ensure correct handling, packaging and wrapping of product
  • Rotate stock for freshness
  • Remove spoiled/damaged product from display
  • Mark down old product
  • Straighten displays, builds displays
  • Handle product carefully to avoid damage
  • Handle all designated pull-down items in the evening
• Assist customers with questions or requests
  • Take special orders
  • Answer questions of product location/usage
  • Answer department phone calls and questions in a timely and consistent manner
  • Refer customers to the proper area or individual for help
• Follow all store and department policies and procedures

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical
  • Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Equipment operation (box cutters, knives, carts, compactor, flat bed, pallet jack)
  • Reaching, standing, walking, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, turning, walking on uneven ground
• Mental
  • Judgment/decision making
  • Listening skills
  • Social skills/verbal interaction
  • Memorization
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Math
• Exposure to cold temperatures (35 to 40 degrees)

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.