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

Columbia, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.50 - $25.40

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Financial wellness

Health support

Team member perks

training programs

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer specializing in natural and organic foods. Renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community engagement, Whole Foods Market goes beyond just offering groceries. The company is dedicated to nourishing people and the planet through initiatives that improve how people eat, support local and global communities, and promote healthy living. With a strong emphasis on fresh, responsibly sourced products, Whole Foods Market is widely recognized for setting high standards in the grocery industry and revolutionizing the way consumers approach food and wellness. The establishment prides itself on fostering personal growth, encouraging meaningful change, and making a positive impact both locally and globally. With a work environment that values respect, innovation, and teamwork, Whole Foods Market offers an enriching career experience for those passionate about natural foods and community well-being.

The role available at Whole Foods Market is a position within the Produce team, aimed at supporting the store’s standards through various activities involving product preparation, stocking, and customer service. This role is essential in ensuring the Produce department maintains fresh, attractive, and well-stocked displays while adhering to health, safety, and quality standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and excellent customer interaction, contributing significantly to the overall shopping experience. It involves tasks such as breaking down deliveries, stocking shelves, monitoring product quality, assisting in inventory management, and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. The role is entry-level, with no prior retail experience required, and offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive and mission-driven company. The wage range for this position is $18.50 to $25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Additionally, Whole Foods Market provides "Whole Benefits," a comprehensive benefits program inclusive of paid time off, health support, store discounts, and financial wellness programs for eligible team members. Working in this role means joining a company dedicated to fostering sustainability, quality, and community, making a real difference through daily work and commitment.

Job Requirements

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

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 Whole Foods Market quality goals

Job Duties

Ensure 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
Assist Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items
Monitor and prevent spoilage and communicate waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor
Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required
Assist with periodic inventory checks
Arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and model suggestive selling techniques
Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
Ensure accuracy of signs and pricing
Immediately report safety hazards and violations
Perform other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership