
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $25.40
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness support
Health and wellness support
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading supermarket chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Established with the purpose of nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market has grown to become much more than a grocery store; it is a community-driven organization focused on creating meaningful change through its commitment to sustainability, healthy eating, and social responsibility. The company actively engages in initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in food deserts, and supporting poverty alleviation efforts in developing countries. Whole Foods Market prides itself on setting standards of excellence in the grocery industry, promoting a positive impact on both local communities and the world at large. This dedication aligns with the company’s mission to foster personal growth among its associates while contributing to the broader environmental and social good.
The role being offered is a Produce Team Member position at Whole Foods Market. This position involves working as part of the produce department team, supporting various activities essential to maintaining the store’s high standards for quality and customer service. The Produce Team Member is responsible for receiving and preparing fresh produce, maintaining attractive and appealing product displays, assisting in stocking shelves, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The position demands a strong commitment to customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail. Team Members are also expected to manage spoilage, perform inventory checks, and assist with product rotation to maximize freshness and sales potential. This entry-level role does not require prior retail experience but necessitates physical capabilities such as lifting, standing for hours, and working in various environmental conditions. Whole Foods Market offers an hourly wage range of $16.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. Additionally, the company provides an attractive benefits package called "Whole Benefits," which includes store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, and other employee perks. The role offers opportunities for personal development, learning about natural foods, and advancing within the company based on performance and qualifications. This is a position that not only supports individual growth but also contributes to the company’s larger mission of promoting a healthier lifestyle and making a positive difference in communities and the environment.
The role being offered is a Produce Team Member position at Whole Foods Market. This position involves working as part of the produce department team, supporting various activities essential to maintaining the store’s high standards for quality and customer service. The Produce Team Member is responsible for receiving and preparing fresh produce, maintaining attractive and appealing product displays, assisting in stocking shelves, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The position demands a strong commitment to customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail. Team Members are also expected to manage spoilage, perform inventory checks, and assist with product rotation to maximize freshness and sales potential. This entry-level role does not require prior retail experience but necessitates physical capabilities such as lifting, standing for hours, and working in various environmental conditions. Whole Foods Market offers an hourly wage range of $16.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. Additionally, the company provides an attractive benefits package called "Whole Benefits," which includes store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, and other employee perks. The role offers opportunities for personal development, learning about natural foods, and advancing within the company based on performance and qualifications. This is a position that not only supports individual growth but also contributes to the company’s larger mission of promoting a healthier lifestyle and making a positive difference in communities and the environment.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing and walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Ability to use hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- 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
- 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
- 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, or ensure compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
- Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, 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
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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