Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time) in Ellsworth, Wisconsin at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE - Full Time opportunity with Benefits and PTO!

At Ellsworth Creamery, our team members are more than employees; they are like family and we are committed to their success. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years! Join our Team as we work with our cooperative of local farmers to create award-winning cheese!

Key Details:

8 hours shifts scheduled between 7:30am to 6:30pm

Work every other weekend, dedicated day off per week

Overtime + Holiday pay on Holidays worked.

Full Time, $16.00-$18.00/hr + benefits package!

Benefits Package - excellent benefits for you and the family!

• PTO - 80 hours in the first year of service!
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision
• Supplemental Insurances: Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• 401k & Pension
• Company provided benefits: STD, LTD, Life Insurances

General Description: The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for daily operations of our retail store including, but not limited to; proper merchandising of salesfloor, packaging our world famous cheese curds and “cut and wrap” cheeses, food service production of sandwiches, pizzas and deep-fried curds, conducting register sales, maintaining store cleanliness and inventory as well as, and most importantly, providing exceptional customer service. All other duties appropriate to the position or as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Customer Service Expectations:

• Provide exceptional customer service with authentic kindness.
• Run store registers to process guest transactions
• Assist Guests with finding and selecting products

Food Service Duties:

• Foodservice production of: ice cream, sandwiches, pizzas, meat/cheese trays, deep-fried food items, cut cheeses
• Package and seal cheese products per food safety regulations
• Properly document and record cleaning check lists, temp logs, and in-store production records
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace according to Good Manufacturing Practices

Team & Retail Store Support Tasks:

• Merchandising of Store sales floor, coolers, and freezers
• Lead and execute opening and closing store procedures
• Ability to obtain Wisconsin Responsible Serving of Alcohol and Food Safe Handline Certificates and Operator’s license.
• Follow all current company policies and procedures
• Assist in all retail areas as needed; other duties as assigned.

Required Education / Experience / Competencies and Other Skills:

• Reliable attendance and on-time arrival are required.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience and Other Skills:

• Eagerness and willingness to learn and work in the dairy industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Experience in Retail or Food Service desired

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 40+ lbs. occasionally
• Stand for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Pass a drug & alcohol screen as well as a general background check.
• Retail & Food Plant environment; must adhere to all food, retail and plant safety policies and regulations.
• Work with chemicals for cleaning purposes.

Must be 18 years of age as required by policy.

Our Ellsworth, Wisconsin facility specializes solely in the production of our world-famous All Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds, both natural and flavored, our All Natural Cheddar Cheese Curd Crumbles and sweet whey powder.

Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910