New Store - Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time - Cheshire, CT - Early 2026
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.50 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading American supermarket chain known for its commitment to natural and organic products. Established with a strong focus on nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market strives to improve how people eat through fresh and healthy food offerings, community outreach, and sustainability efforts. The company is recognized not just as a grocery store but as a pioneer in revolutionizing the grocery industry with its strict quality standards and dedication to social and environmental responsibility. Whole Foods Market operates numerous stores across various locations, each serving as a community hub for health-conscious consumers and those... Show More
Job Requirements
- no prior retail experience required
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures: ≤32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), ≥90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work in a wet and cold environment
- ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
Job Qualifications
- knowledge of whole foods market culture, quality standards, core values, and products
- strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
- ability to follow instructions and established procedures
- ability to maintain professional and appropriate conduct
- ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow team members, customers, and vendors
- effective time management and organization skills
- strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- understanding of and compliance with whole foods market quality goals
Job Duties
- provides excellent maintenance service
- performs all duties on the daily and weekly maintenance lists
- supports all teams with cleaning projects
- performs minor repairs and improvements
- participates in ordering supplies required for store maintenance
- helps with cleaning emergencies
- helps maintain the store’s landscaping and parking lot
- performs continual cleaning of all store departments
- arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
- immediately reports safety hazards and violations
- performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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