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Store Associate at Wegmans Food Markets

Wegmans Food Markets No longer available $17/hour

Job Description

Schedule: Part time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Webster, NY
Address: 1955 Empire Blvd.
Pay: $16.50 - $17 / hour
Job Posting: 02/16/2026
Job Posting End: 03/18/2026
Job ID:R

Customers tell us they choose Wegmans for the helpful people in our stores and the freshest ingredients possible! As a team member in one of our perishable departments, you will educate customers on great-tasting products and healthy meals options. The departments we're hiring for may include Bakery, Cheese, Deli, Meat, Produce, Seafood and more! If you love working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Wegmans is the place for you!

What You'll Do

  • Provide incredible service by greeting customers, answering questions, and offering product suggestions
  • Maintain department cleanliness in accordance with company food safety guidelines
  • Properly store, rotate and stock perishable items to ensure freshness


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.

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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.

$35k is right at market for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers nationally

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$30k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $54k

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Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

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Mobility
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Durability
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Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

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Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+3%
10yr growth
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024