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

Job Responsibilities Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked, front‑facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out‑of‑date products. Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items. Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders and shift supervisor. Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature and sweep worksheets as required. Assists with periodic inventory checks. Arrives to work station 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 and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking and merchandising product. Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices. Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains 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 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 a 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: 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. Note Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher‑level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position or developing skills to perform at the higher‑level role do not guarantee a promotion. Compensation & Benefits The wage range for this position is $17.50 – $25.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits. Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part‑Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service and job type (such as regular or seasonal). New entry‑level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90‑days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90‑day anniversary. Click here for benefit details. Equal Employment Opportunity At Whole Foods Market, we provide 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 or expression, age, marital status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr