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

Provides support as a member of the Produce team to include receiving and preparing product, maintaining the Produce floor and displays, and selling product in support of WFM standards. Job Responsibilities Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked, checking codes, rotating and removing out‑of‑date products. Assists the Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items. Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisors. Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required. Assists with periodic inventory checks. Arrives to the workstation on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings. Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously. Maximizes sales potential through effective procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product. Follows and ensures compliance with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices. Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment and keeps equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards. Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing. Immediately reports safety hazards and violations. Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership. Job Skills Ability to sell proactively. Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in the 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. Experience No prior retail experience required. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds. In an 8‑hour work day: standing/walking 6–8 hours. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. Exposure to temperatures: less than 32°F (freezing), 32–40°F (refrigerators), greater than 90°F. 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. The wage range for this position is $17.00‑$25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. New entry‑level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90‑days of employment and remain actively employed may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90‑day anniversary. Whole Foods Market is committed to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Hiring and promotion decisions are made solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr