Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain committed to nourishing people and the planet. The company stands apart not merely as a retailer but as a force for positive change within communities and beyond. Known for its dedication to natural and organic products, Whole Foods Market continuously seeks to improve how people eat by providing access to fresh, wholesome food, even in underserved areas such as food deserts. The company supports numerous initiatives, including funding grants for school gardens and combating poverty in developing countries. This reflects their broader mission to create meaningful impact while revolutionizing the grocery industry through high standards of excellence and innovation.
The role of a Produce Team Member at Whole Foods Market is fundamental in supporting the company’s commitment to quality and customer service. This position involves receiving and preparing produce, maintaining the produce floor and displays, and assisting customers with their selections, all while adhering to the company’s core values and health standards. The role requires active participation in various tasks such as breaking down deliveries, stocking shelves, managing spoilage, and ensuring product freshness and appeal. Team Members are expected to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and engage in proactive selling techniques to maximize sales potential.
Working in the produce department demands a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Produce Team Members ensure the produce displays are attractive and well-stocked through regular cleaning, front-facing products, and rotating items to maintain freshness. They assist leadership in organizing seasonal and volume items and monitor spoilage to minimize waste. Completing records such as temperature logs, spoilage reports, and inventory checks is also a crucial element of this role.
In addition to floor duties, Produce Team Members provide excellent customer service by promptly responding to customers’ needs, suggesting products, and maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor. The role includes compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, proper handling of equipment and tools, and supporting store-wide initiatives. Team Members must be punctual, well-groomed, and ready to contribute in alignment with Whole Foods Market’s mission and standards.
This position offers a wage range of $18.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," available to eligible full and part-time Team Members. Benefits include a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. New entry-level Team Members who complete their first 90 days may be eligible for a base rate increase. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, hiring and promoting based on qualifications and business needs without discrimination.
The role of a Produce Team Member at Whole Foods Market is fundamental in supporting the company’s commitment to quality and customer service. This position involves receiving and preparing produce, maintaining the produce floor and displays, and assisting customers with their selections, all while adhering to the company’s core values and health standards. The role requires active participation in various tasks such as breaking down deliveries, stocking shelves, managing spoilage, and ensuring product freshness and appeal. Team Members are expected to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and engage in proactive selling techniques to maximize sales potential.
Working in the produce department demands a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Produce Team Members ensure the produce displays are attractive and well-stocked through regular cleaning, front-facing products, and rotating items to maintain freshness. They assist leadership in organizing seasonal and volume items and monitor spoilage to minimize waste. Completing records such as temperature logs, spoilage reports, and inventory checks is also a crucial element of this role.
In addition to floor duties, Produce Team Members provide excellent customer service by promptly responding to customers’ needs, suggesting products, and maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor. The role includes compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, proper handling of equipment and tools, and supporting store-wide initiatives. Team Members must be punctual, well-groomed, and ready to contribute in alignment with Whole Foods Market’s mission and standards.
This position offers a wage range of $18.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," available to eligible full and part-time Team Members. Benefits include a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. New entry-level Team Members who complete their first 90 days may be eligible for a base rate increase. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, hiring and promoting based on qualifications and business needs without discrimination.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- Hand use includes single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to 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 with customers, vendors, and Team Members
- 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 and models suggestive selling techniques
- Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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