At Wegmans, providing incredible customer service starts behind the scenes in departments such as Receiving. As a team member in this area, you will work closely with the Culinary Innovation Center employees as well as outside vendors, the Meat Depot and the Reclamation Center to coordinate activities and ensure products are delivered accurately. You’ll support the incredible customer service our employees provide every day to getting products out on the shelves and available for customers to enjoy.
What will I do?
- Unload deliveries, break down pallets, put supplies away neatly and efficiently while following Simplification practices; ensure that proper slotting practices are used in accordance with our allergen policy
- Maintain the overall appearance and functionality of the dock and receiving area to ensure vendors are able to safely and efficiently make deliveries
- Communicate with appropriate personnel when orders are received and troubleshoot if any problems with orders arise
- Verify incoming deliveries; ensure quantity and types of products received are correct and meet specification, match purchase orders & complete receiving logs
- Check the quality of products delivered, ensuring there is no visible damage and temperature sensitive items come in according to specification; record the results on the receiving log and refuse delivery of products that do not meet Wegmans standards
- Create purchase orders and ship finished goods to the appropriate facility, supplying production areas with their ingredient and processing needs
- Utilize systems to support proper ordering and maintain proper inventory levels of ingredients, ingredient packaging and necessary supplies
- Proactively maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines, processes and regulations
- Maintain certifications for all material handling equipment and adhere to best practices when operating the equipment
- Complete daily inspections on all motorized material handling equipment and properly documents inspections
- Assist in general sanitation to maintain compliance with all Food and Human Safety policies
Required Qualifications
- Receiving experience
- Customer service experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift experience
- Experience using any of the following systems/applications: ROSS, EAM, Google Docs, Safe Food 360
- Food Manufacturing experience
At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.
Whether through premium pay for working on Sundays or holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.
And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.
Comprehensive benefits*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working 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 both a profit-sharing and 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
- Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
- And more!
***Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.