Join Whole Foods Market and embark on a rewarding career that goes beyond just work-it's about personal growth and making a real difference. We aim to nourish both people and the planet. When you work with us, you contribute to improving nutrition, supporting school gardens, providing access to fresh food in underserved areas, and combating poverty in developing countries. Become a part of our mission to revolutionize the grocery industry and create positive change in your community.
As a Sanitation Crew Member, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our store environment. Your responsibilities include:
- Delivering outstanding maintenance service to ensure a pristine store.
- Completing daily and weekly cleaning tasks efficiently.
- Assisting all teams with various cleaning projects.
- Performing minor repairs and improvements to the store.
- Helping with ordering the necessary supplies for maintenance.
- Addressing cleaning emergencies promptly.
- Maintaining the landscaping and parking lot around the store.
- Conducting regular cleaning of all store departments.
- Arriving on time, well-groomed, and ready for work; attending all scheduled shifts, training sessions, and meetings.
- Reporting safety hazards and compliance issues immediately.
- Performing additional duties as assigned by store management.
To excel in this role, you should have:
- A positive attitude when handling challenging tasks.
- A strong eye for detail and the overall store appearance.
- Familiarity with Whole Foods Market's culture, standards, and products.
- A passion for cleanliness and hygiene.
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate with the team.
- The ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
- A commitment to maintaining professional conduct.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- A solid work ethic and capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of compliance with Whole Foods Market quality goals.
Experience in retail is not required for this position.
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour workday.
- Proficient in hand use: grasping, manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach as required.
- Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals is expected.
- Ability to work in temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Capability of working in wet and cold environments.
- A flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is necessary.
- Experience using tools and machinery, such as box cutters and electric pallet jacks, is beneficial.
Note: This document provides a summarization of essential responsibilities for the position but is not an exhaustive list. Job duties and requirements may vary based on business conditions and location. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current role before being considered for promotion. Whole Foods Market is committed to fair employment opportunities and promotes individuals based on qualifications without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The wage range for this position is $16.00-$25.40 hourly, based on experience. Whole Foods Market offers comprehensive benefits, potentially including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and discounts. Eligibility for benefits is determined at the date of hire.
New employees who complete their first 90 days may be eligible for a base rate increase.