Join us at Whole Foods Market, where your career is more than just a job; it's an opportunity for personal growth and making a meaningful impact. Our mission is to nourish people and the planet by improving nutrition, funding initiatives for school gardens, and ensuring access to fresh, healthy food for communities in need. Together with your help, we are changing the grocery industry and making a difference both locally and globally.
As a Full-Time Grocery Stocker, you will play a vital role overnight by supporting your assigned team with product receiving, preparation, and maintaining the store's appearance and inventory standards. You will be the face of our commitment to quality service, ensuring every customer and team member has a positive experience.
Key Responsibilities: - Check products for compliance with our quality standards.
- Sort and scan waste accurately.
- Maintain established production standards for stock levels.
- Stock and clean shelves, bins, and food preparation areas.
- Organize back stock effectively.
- Handle invoices for products received when the store is closed.
- Properly check in products and report discrepancies to leadership.
- Transfer products from receiving locations to the sales floor or designated storage areas.
- Assist in sorting and receiving overnight deliveries for other departments.
- Arrive punctually, dressed appropriately and ready to work; attend training and meetings as required.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing customer needs promptly and effectively.
- Maximize sales potential through proper product preparation, storing, and merchandising.
- Adhere to procedures related to health, safety, and sanitation.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment; ensure equipment cleanliness in accordance with standards.
- Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; verify accuracy of pricing and signage.
- Report safety hazards and violations immediately.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Required Skills: - Knowledge of products in the department is a plus.
- Ability to examine products for quality and freshness.
- Basic math skills for inventory management.
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to provide outstanding service and handle customer interactions professionally.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Passion for natural foods and alignment with Whole Foods Market's mission.
- Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Experience: - No prior retail experience is necessary.
Physical Requirements: - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Stand or walk for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour shift.
- Perform actions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
- Exposure to approved cleaning chemicals and temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Work in both wet and dry environments.
- Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Use equipment like knives, box cutters, and electric pallet jacks safely.
- May require ladder use.
This position offers a wage range of $16.00-$25.40 hourly, based on experience. Whole Foods Market provides comprehensive benefits which may include health insurance, a retirement plan, store discounts, paid time off, and more. Eligibility for benefits is determined at the time of hire. New team members who complete their first 90 days of employment may be eligible for a wage increase. Join us in our mission to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their background. We encourage candidates to apply directly through our careers site.