Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.40 - $40.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
retirement plan benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading American supermarket chain known for its commitment to organic and natural products. Founded in 1980, the company has grown into a premier destination for customers seeking high-quality, sustainably sourced foods. Whole Foods Market is not just a grocery store; it operates with a deep purpose to nourish people and the planet. This purpose is reflected in their efforts to improve community health by enhancing how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, and providing access to fresh and healthy food to underserved areas known as food deserts. Beyond the local community, Whole Foods Market... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing or walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- May require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management
- Food safety certification or commitment to complete certification within 6 months
- Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
- Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
- Thorough product knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
- Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory
- Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate
- Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
- 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience
Job Duties
- Hold ATL's, supervisors and team members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service
- Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale
- Make hiring and separation decisions
- Monitor and achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets
- Maintain proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control
- Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with department leaders and vendors
- Sustain an exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends
- Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution
- Foster and encourage a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
- Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs and direct team members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers
- Respond promptly to customer needs and questions
- Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel team members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover
- Provide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
- Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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