Weis Markets review: My career

​Employer: Weis Markets (Gilbertsville, PA)
​Role: C.G. O. (Computer Generated Ordering) / Inventory Control
​Year of Termination: 2024
​1. Performance and Management Relations
During my time as a C.G. O. associate, my primary responsibility was managing and counting store inventory. I performed my duties diligently, using the handheld system to scan empty shelf space ("holes"), verify stock, and zero out unavailable items. Despite my adherence to procedure, the Store Manager regularly accused me of failing to do my job and lying about checking the backroom.
​I repeatedly pointed out discrepancies between the handheld system's expected deliveries and what actually arrived on the trucks, suggesting potential system issues or inventory sabotage. Rather than investigating, the Store Manager engaged in a pattern of intimidation. On the eve of major holidays — and on my birthday — he routinely pulled me into the back office to scold me and threaten me with write-ups, though no formal write-ups were ever issued. Concurrently, new hires were brought in at wage rates nearly equal to mine, despite my experience.
​2. Incident and Termination Timeline
In 2024, my employment was terminated based on a false allegation of physical contact ("grabbing" a coworker), which I categorically deny. The sequence of events is as follows:
​The Incident: In the presence of approximately 12 coworkers, I made a supportive remark to the Grocery Manager, telling her, "I love the way you manage the department."
​The Misunderstanding: Due to the ambient noise, some witnesses only overheard the words "I love you" and reported this to the Acting Store Manager.
​First Statement: Later that day, the Acting Store Manager asked me for a written statement. She informed me the Grocery Manager was upset by the comment. I apologized for the misunderstanding. Crucially, at no point during this day was I accused of physically grabbing anyone, and I was permitted to complete the remainder of my shift.
​Second Statement: On my next scheduled workday, the Acting Store Manager claimed that security footage showed me grabbing the Grocery Manager. I was asked to write a second statement. At the time, I was suffering from serious health issues and was heavily medicated; consequently, I have no clear memory of what I wrote.
​Suspension and Termination: I was sent home pending an investigation. Days later, I was called and terminated by the primary Store Manager.
​3. Points of Contradiction
The handling of this investigation raises serious procedural concerns:
​If a physical assault had actually occurred and was verified, standard safety protocol would require immediate suspension. Instead, I was allowed to finish my shift the day of the incident without any mention of physical contact.
​The primary Store Manager, who had a history of hostile behavior toward me, did not involve himself in the initial investigation, only stepping in to deliver the final termination.
​The alleged camera footage was never shown to me to verify the claim