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Whole Foods Market

Sanitation Team Member, Distribution Center

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $34.92
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a well-established and renowned grocery retailer known for its commitment to high quality, fresh, and organic food products. Founded in 1980, Whole Foods Market has grown from a single store in Austin, Texas, to an international grocery chain with hundreds of locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company prides itself on its dedication to sustainability, nourishing people and the planet, and improving community health through education and philanthropic initiatives. Whole Foods Market operates with a mission that extends beyond simply selling groceries – it seeks to create meaningful change by funding... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • ability to stand and walk for extended periods up to 10 hours
  • ability to bend, stoop, and lift loads regularly up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds without assistance
  • ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds unassisted
  • ability to use repetitive hand movements for grasping, pushing, and pulling for up to six hours
  • ability to bend, twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders, and squat during shifts
  • ability to lift and carry loads of 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds intermittently
  • ability to visually identify cleaning needs
  • ability to operate dumpster, baler, box cutters, and related equipment safely
  • willingness to work in temperature extremes including cold and outdoor conditions
  • ability to work in moderate noise environments
  • exposure to cleaning chemicals and dust
  • availability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • reliable attendance
  • ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read and speak basic English
  • ability to deliver information in a clear and concise manner
  • ability to comply with all Whole Foods Market policies and procedures
  • ability to complete tasks thoroughly and timely
  • working understanding of Whole Foods Market quality goals
  • responsibility and accountability in accomplishing tasks
  • high attention to detail in paperwork
  • ability to use knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, and other department equipment

Job Duties

  • Clean warehouse with hand brooms, electric powered scrubbers, and sweepers to meet company standards
  • keep track of cleaning supplies and replenish as needed
  • remove and properly dispose of all refuse, recycle, cardboard, and broken pallets
  • clean offices, break room, conference room, restrooms, and floors including sweeping and mopping
  • perform pre-shift warm up, meetings, and equipment checks
  • change or charge batteries in power-operated equipment including compactor, pallet jack, power washer, floor buffer, and scrubbers
  • report all life safety and fire hazards and violations to Team Leader
  • accurately record time using time clock at beginning and end of each shift and for meal breaks
  • utilize cleaning checklists and adhere to Safety and Master Sanitation Schedule Operating Procedures
  • comply with proper dress code including steel-toe or composite toe shoes
  • comply with all health and safety codes
  • communicate and maintain employee safety and security standards
  • attend required training and meetings
  • perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and leadership

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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