New Price Rite Marketplace Opening This Fall in Waterbury — 50 Jobs Coming Soon

Waterbury, Connecticut is about to welcome a brand-new grocery store—and it's bringing much-needed job opportunities with it.

Price Rite Marketplace, known for offering affordable groceries and community-focused service, is opening a 34,000-square-foot store at 943 Wolcott Street this fall. This expansion is expected to create around 50 new jobs for local residents.

💼 What Types of Jobs Are Coming?

While specific job titles haven’t been officially listed yet, Price Rite typically hires for positions like:

• Cashiers
• Stock Clerks
• Customer Service Associates
• Produce, Meat, and Deli Clerks
• Department Managers
• Overnight & Maintenance Crew

Many of these roles are entry-level, making this a great opportunity for people looking to get back into the workforce or find a flexible job close to home.

📍 About the Location

The new store is being built on Wolcott Street, replacing a former grocery store that closed its doors years ago. The site has been vacant for a long time, and this development is expected to breathe new life into the area—both economically and visually.

🧠 Why This Matters

Waterbury has faced rising costs of living, limited job opportunities, and food insecurity in certain neighborhoods. This Price Rite opening could help:

• Provide affordable food options
• Create local employment
• Support economic development in under-served areas

📝 How to Apply

Price Rite will likely begin hiring in late summer or early fall, ahead of the grand opening.  Here’s what you can do now:

• Visit priceritemarketplace.com/careers
• Create a free account to be notified when jobs are posted
• Prepare your resume and references now to apply quickly once hiring starts

✅ Who Should Apply?

This could be a great fit for:

• High school grads or GED holders
• Stay-at-home parents re-entering the workforce
• Retirees looking for part-time work
• Anyone looking for a steady job with growth potential
  
  

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📖 Source: FOX61 – “Price Rite to Bring 50 Jobs to Waterbury This Fall”