Produce Associate

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! Responsibilities 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. Unload daily deliveries and stock cases, displays and backroom coolers with new and existing products/inventory. Benefits Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work‑life and financial wellness. *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position. Qualifications Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting; Experience working on a farm. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr