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Job DescriptionAre you passionate about food? Are you obsessed with providing exceptional customer service? Do you have what it takes to become a valued team member at one the best grocery stores in the area? Apply to be a grocery team member!You will provide support as a member of the Grocery team to include receiving and preparing product, maintaining the grocery floor and displays, and selling product in support of WFM standards. You will performs all functions related to breaking down deliveries and stocking shelves. You are hard-working, enthusiastic and customer-focused.What you will be doing: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display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products
Stock and clean grocery shelves, bulk bins, frozen and dairy case
Monitor and prevent spoilage and communicate waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor
Maintain back stock in good order
Assist with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing
Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required
Assist with periodic inventory checks
Provide 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.
Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
Follow and comply, or ensure compliance, with established WFM procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, safe and clean equipment and safe work practice
Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensure accuracy of signs and pricing.
Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
Perform other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
Qualities you have:Ability to sell proactively
Ability to perform simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Strong 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
Things you will learn on-the-job and be expected to perform:Have basic knowledge of all products carried in department
Proactively read labels and familiarize oneself on various products
Visually examine products for quality and freshness
Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals
ExperienceNo prior retail experience required.
Physical Requirements/Working ConditionsMust 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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
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.
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.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/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.Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get a sense of what we’re all about. Oh yeah, we’re a mission-driven company too.Whole Foods Market attracts people who are passionate - about great food, about the communities they live in, about how we treat our planet and our fellow humans - and who want to bring their passion into the workplace and make a difference.Learn more about careers at Whole Foods Market here!Privacy Policy
