Meat and Seafood Crew Member

Wegmans; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell wellness program

Overtime pay

Job summary

Wegmans in New York is seeking a meat department team member who will educate customers on the different types and cuts of meat, ensuring fresh products throughout the day in a fast-paced setting. You will provide outstanding service, stock the counter, take orders, cut, package, label products, and may assist with unloading deliveries.

Wegmans emphasizes its people with competitive pay, benefits, and a scholarship program.

Qualifications

• Provide excellent customer service and educate customers on meat types and cuts.
• Keep shelves stocked and prepare items for display by cutting, packaging, labeling.
• Adhere to food safety standards and maintain clean work areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide incredible service to our customers
• Keep shelves and service counter stocked with fresh products
• Take orders and prepare items for display by cutting, packaging, and labeling products
• May unload daily deliveries and stock cases, displays and backroom coolers

Skills

Customer service

Knowledge of meat cuts

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Our mission is to provide incredible service and help our customers live healthier, better lives through food. In this role you will work alongside a team to educate our customers on the different types and cuts of meat to complete their meals, and ensure the freshest meat products are available throughout the day. If your passions are food and working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

What will I do?

• Provide incredible service to our customers
• Keep our shelves and service counter stocked with fresh products
• Take orders and prepare items for display by cutting, packaging, and labeling products
• May unload daily deliveries and stock cases, displays and backroom coolers with new and existing products/inventory

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.

Work Environment: The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, occasional heavy lifting, bending, reaching, including lifting above shoulder height, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 15 – 40 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of greater than 50 pounds occasionally. You may receive assistance with heavy items, if available. Upper extremity repetition is moderate and trunk movement involves moderate twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction). The work environment is indoors with exposure to cold (33 – 55 degrees) temperatures. Basic tools and equipment used include box cutter, u-cart, utility cart, tall multi-shelf cart, hand/power jack, scale, and meat knives.; Experience with or knowledge of different cuts of meat and poultry; Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting