Warehouse Worker

Wegmans; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Comprehensive benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Overtime premium pay

401(k) match

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking a detail-oriented warehouse associate to prepare and ship products to Wegmans stores. You will build pallets, operate equipment, and ensure order accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain cold-chain integrity on temperature-controlled loads, follow safety protocols, and participate in ongoing safety training. The role offers benefits and a teamwork-focused, family-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a pallet jack and forklift.
• Ability to lift 20-25 pounds on average, with occasional >50 pounds.
• Ability to work in cold environments and follow safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pallets are built safely and efficiently to maximize trailer space.
• Safely operate forklift, pallet jack, and/or Vocollect as required.
• Perform order audits to determine accuracy and quality.
• Maintain knowledge of quality standards/specifications for all products.
• Inform operations management of daily quality issues using reports.
• Maintain the integrity of the cold chain on temperature-controlled loads.
• Work in and may be exposed to cold temperatures; lift 20-25 pounds on average; occasional >50 pounds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Safety-conscious

Tools

Powered pallet jack

Forklift

Headset

Pallet truck

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $750!

As part of our warehouse team, you will be responsible for delivering incredible service by providing efficient and accurate selection of products ordered by Wegmans stores. Success in this role takes a sharp eye, attention to detail and the ability to be a team player.

Why join the Wegmans team?

• Work for a family-owned company that has been FORTUNE magazine's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 1998!
• Pay differential for select positions
• Comprehensive benefits available to both full- and part-time eligible employees
• Uniforms provided, including cold wear clothing

What You'll Do

• Ensure pallets of product are built safely and efficiently in a manner that minimizes product damage in transportation and maximizes trailer space.
• Safely operate equipment necessary to perform job duties; this may include a forklift, pallet jack, and/or Vocollect
• Perform order audits to determine accuracy and quality
• Maintain knowledge of all quality standards/specifications and requirements for all products
• Inform operations management of daily quality issues using reports as well as other forms of necessary communication
• Maintain the integrity of the cold chain on loads that have temperature requirements
• May work in and have exposure to cold temperatures; lift weight of 20-25 pounds on average with maximum weight lifted greater than 50 pounds occasionally to frequently

The health and safety of our employees is our top priority, and we are committed to keeping you safe while you help to serve our communities!

• Multiple active Employee Safety Committees on campus, encouraging a culture of safety and well-being
• Comprehensive safety training for new employees, delivered by dedicated professional trainers, as well as on-going continuous safety training throughout the year
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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 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 also involves 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 with ambient (60°-85°) temperatures and may involve exposure to cold (33°-55°) and/or freezing (-20°-20°) temperatures. Protective clothing is provided. Basic tools and equipment used include powered pallet jack, pallets, fork truck, pallets, shipping containers and labels, computerized picking system, and headset.