Meat Trainee

Wegmans; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime/holiday pay

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans is hiring a Meat Department Associate in Williamsville, NY. In this role you will educate customers on different meat types and cuts, keep the service counter stocked with fresh products, and assist with display preparation by cutting, packaging, and labeling.

You may unload daily deliveries and stock backroom cases as needed. Join a mission-driven team that values service excellence, offers competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health care,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of different cuts of meat and poultry.
• Strong customer service and teamwork abilities.
• Comfort with lifting and moving products in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and educate customers on meat types and cuts.
• Stock shelves and service counter with fresh products.
• Take orders and prepare items for display by cutting, packaging, and labeling.

Skills

Meat knowledge

Customer service

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $500!

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.

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