Join Whole Foods Market, where we believe in nourishing both people and the planet. This is not just a job; it's a chance to grow personally while making a real difference in your community and beyond. Help us revolutionize the grocery industry as we set the standards of excellence.
As a key member of the Produce team, you will receive and prepare products, maintain an attractive Produce floor, and support sales while adhering to Whole Foods Market standards. You will be involved in breaking down deliveries and stocking shelves, ensuring that our customers receive fresh, high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain fresh and appealing displays by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked. This includes front-facing the products, checking codes, and removing out-of-date items.
- Assist in organizing and displaying both volume and seasonal items.
- Monitor product spoilage and communicate waste levels to Team Leaders and supervisors.
- Complete essential worksheets for spoilage, sampling, temperature, and cleaning.
- Participate in routine inventory checks.
- Arrive on time, groomed appropriately, and ready to work; fulfill all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings.
- Deliver excellent customer service by responding promptly and effectively to customer needs, promoting suggestive selling techniques.
- Maximize sales through effective preparation, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising of products.
- Follow established safety, health, and sanitation procedures while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy of signage and pricing.
- Report any safety hazards and violations immediately.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications: - Willingness to actively sell and promote products.
- Ability to learn about all products in the department.
- Understanding of organic vs. conventional produce growing processes.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation.
- Capability to deliver clear information to Team Members, customers, and vendors.
- Commitment to customer service excellence.
- Aptitude for following directions, along with effective time management and organization 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.
Physical Requirements: - Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Standing/walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday.
- Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
- Ability to work with FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
- Exposure to temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to work in various wet and dry conditions.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Competence in using tools and equipment including knives and pallet jacks.
- Potential need to use ladders.
The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 - $25.40, based on experience. Whole Foods Market offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more. Eligibility for benefits is determined at the time of hire. We welcome applications and offer equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.