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Whole Foods Market

Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $24.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Training opportunities

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer committed to nourishing people and the planet. Since its inception, Whole Foods Market has gone beyond the traditional grocery store role to become a company dedicated to creating meaningful social and environmental change. Known for its high-quality natural and organic products, Whole Foods Market operates stores that emphasize sustainability, community engagement, and healthy living. The company's initiatives include funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy foods in underserved areas such as food deserts, alleviating global poverty through responsible sourcing, and promoting overall wellness among its customers and communities.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • no prior retail experience required
  • must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing or walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use involving single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • ability to perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • ability to work in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • ability to work in wet and cold environments
  • ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • ability to use tools and equipment including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery

Job Qualifications

  • ability to handle unpleasant tasks with a positive attitude
  • demonstrates concern for the overall appearance of the store
  • knowledge of Whole Foods Market culture, quality standards, core values, and products
  • demonstrates a passion for cleanliness
  • strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
  • ability to follow instructions and established procedures
  • ability to maintain professional and appropriate conduct
  • ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
  • ability to follow directions and procedures
  • effective time management and organization skills
  • 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

  • provides excellent maintenance service
  • performs all duties on the daily and weekly maintenance lists
  • supports all teams with cleaning projects
  • performs minor repairs and improvements
  • participates in ordering supplies required for store maintenance
  • helps with cleaning emergencies
  • helps maintain the store’s landscaping and parking lot
  • performs continual cleaning of all store departments
  • arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings
  • immediately reports safety hazards and violations
  • performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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