Meat Clerk

Wegmans; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Overtime pay for Sundays/holidays

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell Employee & Family program

Job summary

Wegmans is hiring for a meat department role focused on customer service, stocking fresh products, and preparing items for display. You will cut, package, and label meats, take customer orders, and help keep the department organized and well-stocked throughout the day.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and meeting high standards for freshness in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in food/grocery preferred.
• Ability to learn different cuts of meat and poultry.
• Willingness to stand for long periods and lift items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to Wegmans customers.
• Keep meat department stocked and organized.
• Take orders and prepare items by cutting, packaging, and labeling.
• May unload deliveries and stock cases and backroom coolers.

Skills

Customer service

Meat knowledge

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Meat slicer

Knives & scales

Job description

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

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!

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.

Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting; 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