At Whole Foods Market, your career goes beyond just work; it's about personal growth and making a meaningful impact. Our mission is to nourish people and the planet by improving as many lives as we can. We focus on initiatives like funding school garden grants, providing access to healthy food in food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. By joining us, you'll be contributing to these important efforts. We're not just a grocery store; we are world-changers, and with your support, we will continue to revolutionize the grocery industry.
As a member of the Produce team, you will play a critical role in receiving and preparing products, maintaining the Produce floor and displays, and serving our customers with a smile. You will perform essential functions such as breaking down deliveries and stocking shelves in line with our high standards of excellence.
Key Responsibilities: - Maintain a fresh and inviting display by keeping cases and shelves clean, stocked, and well-organized.
- Assist the Team Leader in organizing and showcasing volume and seasonal items effectively.
- Prevent spoilage by monitoring product quality and communicating waste concerns clearly.
- Complete required worksheets, including spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep records.
- Participate in periodic inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy.
- Arrive promptly and ready to work, adhering to appropriate grooming and dress standards.
- Deliver excellent customer service by addressing customer needs swiftly and effectively.
- Maximize sales potential through effective product prep, storage, stocking, and merchandising.
- Follow all established procedures, including health and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
- Perform assigned opening, mid, and closing duties, ensuring pricing and signage accuracy.
- Report safety hazards and violations immediately.
- Carry out other tasks as assigned by leadership.
Job Skills Needed: - Ability to proactively sell products.
- Willingness to learn about all products in the department.
- Understanding of the differences between conventional and organic produce.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Capable of working effectively within a team.
- Ability to meet and exceed customer service expectations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market's mission.
- Strong work ethic and readiness to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of quality standards upheld by Whole Foods Market.
Experience Required: - No prior retail experience is necessary.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand or walk for 6-8 hours a day.
- Involves hand use for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
- Requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
- Exposure to approved cleaning chemicals and temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to work in both wet and dry conditions.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- Experience using tools like knives, box cutters, and pallet jacks may be needed;
- May require working at heights using ladders.
The wage range for this position is $16.00-$25.40 per hour, based on experience. Whole Foods Market offers comprehensive benefits that may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and store discounts. Eligibility for benefits is determined at the date of hire. New entry-level Team Members who complete their initial 90 days may be eligible for a pay increase.
Whole Foods Market is dedicated to fair and equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants, regardless of diverse backgrounds and characteristics. We encourage qualified candidates to apply through our careers site.