Material Handler

Wegmans; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Overtime/holiday pay

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Backroom Associate to unload deliveries, stock shelves, and keep the backroom and sales floor organized. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in handling inventory and equipment in a cold environment.

You will rotate products using FIFO, report discrepancies to management, and support a culture that prioritizes people with comprehensive benefits, including PTO, health care, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Able to lift 8-32 pounds on average; capable of heavier lifts up to 50+ pounds occasionally.
• Experience handling products and operating equipment safely.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Unload daily deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Sort, organize and stage products in storage areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized backroom and storage area.
• Report discrepancies, damaged goods, or inventory issues to management.
• Rotate products following FIFO (first in, first out) practices to maintain freshness.
• Properly handle products, use equipment, and follow sanitation practices.
• Work in cold temperatures; lifting 8-32 pounds on average with maximum weight lifted greater than 50 pounds occasionally to frequently.

Skills

Unload deliveries

Stock organization

Backroom organization

Inventory discrepancy reporting

FIFO rotation

Safety & sanitation

Heavy lifting

Job description

In this position, you will be responsible for receiving, unloading, and organizing incoming shipments to ensure products are stocked, rotated, and ready for customers. This role helps keep the store running smoothly by maintaining an efficient and accurate backroom and sales floor.

What You'll Do

• Unload daily deliveries safely and efficiently
• Sort, organize and stage products in the appropriate storage areas
• Maintain a clean and organized backroom and storage area
• Report discrepancies, damaged goods, or inventory issues to management
• Rotate products following FIFO (first in, first out) practices to maintain freshness
• Properly handle products, use equipment, and follow sanitation practices in accordance with food and human safety guidelines
• Work in cold temperatures; lifting 8-32 pounds on average with maximum weight lifted greater than 50 pounds occasionally to frequently

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.