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Glazer Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

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How much do glazer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for glazer in Rochester, NY is $22.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $23.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a glazer do?

As a Glazer, your typical workday involves preparing and installing glass in windows, doors, skylights, storefronts, and occasionally decorative panels, both in new construction and renovation projects. You may work indoors or outdoors, often on ladders or scaffolding, and might collaborate with other construction professionals such as carpenters or general contractors. Attention to safety, precise measurements, and site cleanliness are daily priorities. Most Glazers work in teams, though independent work is common on smaller jobs, with regular interaction with supervisors to coordinate project timelines and materials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a glazer?

To thrive as a Glazer, you need solid manual dexterity, precision, and experience with glass cutting, measuring, and installation techniques, often supported by a high school diploma or apprenticeship training. Familiarity with glazing tools such as glass cutters, suction cups, caulking guns, scaffolding, and knowledge of safety regulations or relevant certifications is important. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication enhance a Glazer's performance on job sites. These skills are critical to ensure safe, high-quality glazing work and seamless coordination with other trades and clients.

What is a glazer?

A glazer is a tradesperson who installs, repairs, and replaces glass in windows, doors, and other structures. They work with various types of glass, including safety, decorative, and insulated glass, in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Glazers measure, cut, and secure glass using specialized tools and techniques. Their job also involves working with frameworks, sealants, and sometimes lifting heavy materials. Safety is a key concern, as glazers often work at heights and handle sharp materials.

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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 163 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

174th of 415 rated retail wholesalers


Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer's is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $20 / hour plus incentives. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The Merchandiser I is responsible for performing merchandising activities, constructing displays, and stocking SGWS products in retail accounts as requested by sales teams or retail customers. The Merchandiser will install promotional point-of-sale materials to achieve display objectives and stock products as needed.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Build displays and update pricing and special offers within an assigned territory
  • Maintain positive relationships with retail customers
  • Ensure all company products are properly displayed
  • Install point-of-sale materials as directed
  • Stock products on shelves, displays, and cold boxes as necessary
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Additional Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
  • One year of experience
  • Must possess a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance on their vehicle in compliance with SGWS company requirements.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
  • Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
  • Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
  • May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position.  As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com


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