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Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.50 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
flexible schedule

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain known for its commitment to providing high-quality natural and organic foods. Established in 1980, it has grown to become a leader in the grocery retail industry, setting standards in healthy and sustainable food sourcing and customer experience. The company is dedicated not only to nourishing its customers but also to improving the environment and communities where it operates. Whole Foods Market supports a variety of causes such as funding school garden grants, increasing access to fresh and healthy foods in underserved areas known as food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The company culture emphasizes personal growth, meaningful community impact, and world-changing initiatives. Whole Foods Market is more than just a grocery store; it is a visionary organization committed to revolutionizing how people eat and live while maintaining rigorous standards for quality and environmental responsibility.

This specific role is a member of the Produce team, responsible for assisting in the receiving, preparing, and selling of fresh produce that meets the company’s high standards. The position primarily involves maintaining the produce floor and displays, breaking down deliveries, stocking shelves, and supporting all functions related to the whole produce department. Employees are expected to provide excellent customer service and ensure that all processes comply with Whole Foods Market’s Standard Operating Procedures, food safety regulations, and corporate values. As a Produce Team Member, you will play an essential part in maintaining fresh and appealing produce displays by ensuring product freshness through cleaning, stocking, rotation, and waste management tasks. The role requires teamwork, proactive selling techniques, and a passion for natural and organic foods. You will also be responsible for performing opening, mid, and closing duties related to the produce department, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and supporting various store and regional initiatives. This entry-level position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, physical ability to handle heavy lifting, and flexibility to work varied schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.50 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers comprehensive Whole Benefits for both full- and part-time team members, including health and wellness support, paid time off, store discounts, and financial wellness programs. Candidates are encouraged to apply directly through official channels to ensure the most accurate and secure hiring process. This role represents an excellent opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and mission-driven environment focused on sustainability, community engagement, and ethical food sourcing.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours
  • Work requires motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • May require use of ladders
  • No prior retail experience required

Job Qualifications

  • Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions
  • Ability to follow directions and procedures
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market
  • Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals
  • Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department
  • Ability to learn and understand growing processes that differentiate conventional from organic produce
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to sell proactively
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Job Duties

  • Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products
  • Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items
  • Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor
  • Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required
  • Assists with periodic inventory checks
  • Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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