
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $24.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
employee perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic grocery company committed to promoting healthier lifestyles and sustainable practices. Founded on a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market champions access to fresh, wholesome foods while supporting community well-being and environmental stewardship. The company is not just a grocery store; it is a movement towards positive change, improving how individuals eat, supporting local school gardens through grants, addressing food insecurity in underserved areas known as food deserts, and advocating for poverty alleviation in developing countries. With stores nationwide and a strong reputation for quality and integrity, Whole Foods Market continues to revolutionize the grocery industry by setting high standards for excellence in product quality, customer experience, and ethical sourcing.
The Produce Team Member role at Whole Foods Market focuses on supporting the produce department through various essential tasks related to receiving, preparing, and merchandising fresh produce. This position involves breaking down deliveries, stocking shelves, maintaining the produce floor and displays, and delivering exceptional customer service in accordance with company standards. Team Members in this role play a pivotal part in maintaining the freshness and appeal of produce displays while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food sanitation regulations. The position demands a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This job also requires effective communication skills and a team-oriented attitude to collaborate with other Team Members and provide an outstanding shopping experience for customers.
Whole Foods Market values the personal growth and meaningful contributions of its employees, recognizing that the work done here has a significant impact on communities locally and globally. This is an entry-level opportunity that does not require prior retail experience, offering comprehensive training and ongoing support from leadership. The company fosters a positive work environment encouraging development, teamwork, and a shared passion for natural foods and sustainability. The hourly wage for this role ranges from $15.00 to $24.40, commensurate with experience, and employees are eligible for Whole Benefits, which include a broad range of health, wellness, and financial programs, store discounts, and paid time off, among other perks. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion, hiring individuals solely based on merit and qualifications. Working at Whole Foods Market means becoming part of an inspiring brand dedicated to creating meaningful change and promoting healthy living.
The Produce Team Member role at Whole Foods Market focuses on supporting the produce department through various essential tasks related to receiving, preparing, and merchandising fresh produce. This position involves breaking down deliveries, stocking shelves, maintaining the produce floor and displays, and delivering exceptional customer service in accordance with company standards. Team Members in this role play a pivotal part in maintaining the freshness and appeal of produce displays while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food sanitation regulations. The position demands a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This job also requires effective communication skills and a team-oriented attitude to collaborate with other Team Members and provide an outstanding shopping experience for customers.
Whole Foods Market values the personal growth and meaningful contributions of its employees, recognizing that the work done here has a significant impact on communities locally and globally. This is an entry-level opportunity that does not require prior retail experience, offering comprehensive training and ongoing support from leadership. The company fosters a positive work environment encouraging development, teamwork, and a shared passion for natural foods and sustainability. The hourly wage for this role ranges from $15.00 to $24.40, commensurate with experience, and employees are eligible for Whole Benefits, which include a broad range of health, wellness, and financial programs, store discounts, and paid time off, among other perks. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion, hiring individuals solely based on merit and qualifications. Working at Whole Foods Market means becoming part of an inspiring brand dedicated to creating meaningful change and promoting healthy living.
Job Requirements
- No prior retail experience required
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing and walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work in temperatures up to 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
- Ability to sell proactively
- 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
- 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
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals
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, models suggestive selling techniques, answers phones and pages promptly and courteously
- Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
- Follows and complies with established procedures including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
- Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
- Ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
- Immediately reports safety hazards and violations
- Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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