Produce Truck Unloader

Wegmans Food Markets; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime & holiday pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans Produce department is seeking team members to help customers, locate items, and ensure the freshest produce is available throughout each shift.

You will keep shelves stocked, trim and rotate products, and assist with unloading daily deliveries as needed, in a fast-paced retail environment that values service and quality.

Qualifications

• Front-line customer service skills in a retail or food service setting.
• Ability to help customers locate items and provide product information.
• Experience handling fresh produce or perishable items is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to customers and help them find what they need.
• Keep produce shelves stocked and displays appealing with fresh items.
• Trim, package, and rotate produce to maintain quality and appearance.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and stocking backroom inventory when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

At Wegmans our Produce department helps customers live healthier, better lives by offering a variety of delicious and unique fruits and vegetables from around the world. As part of the Produce team, you'll work with others to educate our customers and ensure the freshest fruits and vegetables are available throughout the day. If your passions are fresh 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, helping them locate what they need
• Keep our shelves and displays stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables
• Trim, package, and rotate product as necessary to maintain appearance and quality
• 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 to heavy. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, occasional heavy lifting, bending, and reaching, including reaching and 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 5-20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted greater than 50 pounds occasionally. You may receive assistance with heavy items, if available. Upper extremity repetition is moderate to moderately high and trunk movement involves moderate to moderately high 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 and wet conditions. Basic tools and equipment used include box cutter, u-cart, hand/power jack, compactor, baler, knives, packaging supplies, and food processing equipment.; Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting; Experience working on a farm