Warehouse Associate

Wegmans; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 42,017,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Overtime pay

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans is hiring a warehouse employee to accurately select cases and build pallets for store delivery, supporting shelves and meeting customer demand. The role suits those who thrive in fast-paced, physical work.

Full-time positions offer up to $30.50/hour within 4 years on the job, with annual increases and pay differentials for select roles, plus comprehensive safety training and PPE provided at no cost.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a VoCollect; Experience operating forklift; Experience working in a Distribution or Manufacturing environment.
• Food distribution center experience; Warehouse experience; Experience operating a pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Build and stack pallets to ensure product protection and safe delivery.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, Vocollect).
• Effectively communicate with management and the team.
• Lift 20–25 pounds, with maximum weight lifted greater than 50 pounds occasionally to frequently.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Safety procedures

Team communication

Tools

Vocollect

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $750!

As a warehouse employee, you’ll accurately select cases and build pallets for store delivery - playing a key role in keeping shelves stocked and meeting customer demand. Ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced, physical work.

Why join the Wegmans team?

• Full time earning potential up to$30.50/hourwithin 4 years on the job
• Competitive pay with scheduled increases annually
• Pay differential for select positions
• Opportunities for career growth throughout the Wegmans organization
• Conveniently located off 390 on Winton Road

Responsibilities:

• Build and stack pallets to ensure product protection and safe delivery
• Safely operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, Vocollect)
• Effectively communicate with management and the team
• Lift 20–25 pounds, with maximum weight lifted greater than 50 pounds occasionally to frequently

Thehealth and safety of our employees is our top priority, and we are committed to keeping you safe on the job!

• Comprehensive safety training for new employees, delivered by dedicated professional trainers
• On-going, continuous safety training throughout the year
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and/or cold weather gear provided at no cost

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.

Experience operating a VoCollect; Experience operating forklift; Experience working in a Distribution or Manufacturing environment; Food distribution center experience; Warehouse experience; Experience operating a pallet jack; Work environment: The physical demands of this work are classified as heavy. Work includes prolonged walking and standing and frequent heavy lifting, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending and reaching, including reaching and lifting above shoulder height, in order to assemble store orders in a variety of warehouse settings in a fast paced environment. Work includes moving containers or cases onto pallets and/or into shipping containers for distribution to the stores. The average weight range of items lifted is 20 – 25 pounds with maximum weight lifted greater than 50 pounds occasionally to frequently. May receive assistance with heavy items, if available. Upper extremity repetition is moderately high and trunk movement involves moderately high to high twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction). The work environment is indoors. Basic tools and equipment used include powered pallet jack, pallets, fork truck, pallets, shipping containers and labels, computerized picking system, and headset.