Produce Associate

Job Description:

Are you a food enthusiast keen on exploring fresh job prospects? Come and be part of the thriving community at Whole Foods Market, where you'll relish working within a polished ambiance and working with unparalleled ingredients. Our company has numerous openings with versatile working hours, and you can select from an assortment of Full-Time and Part-Time roles aligned with your expertise and departmental needs. Apply now to be in the running for job postings at our establishment

Our team comprises of different department members, and you could be selected for one of the member roles available:

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Urgent Need for Talent in Meat and Seafood Areas

The availability of the listed roles and departments may vary across different locations

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Benefits:

• The benefits of competitive salary, adjustable scheduling, compensated time-off, reduced in-store fees, training and career progression and much more are readily provided

The primary role of team members is to provide assistance in their respective departments, including restocking, sanitizing, and customer service-related duties. It is essential for all Whole Foods Market Retail employees to present themselves in a courteous and friendly manner towards customers and team members. Every activity should align with team policies and store Standard Operating Procedures. Team Members are required to be versatile and ready to perform duties beyond their immediate job description, if needed.

Desired Work Experience:

• No prior experience in retail is necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Any prospective employee must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holiday shifts.
• Carries out the tasks assigned for the start, middle, and conclusion of a process.
• Complies with the established procedures of the department in terms of preparing, storing, rotating, and restocking product.
• The preparation of merchandise for sale involves the steps of packaging, weighing, and setting a price that is appropriate.
• The quality and freshness of products are monitored to make sure they meet the required standards and are rotated properly.
• Keeps cases and shelves clean and properly filled.
• Logs all data related to spoilage, temperature, sampling, and sweeping activities as mandated.
• Facilitates taking intermittent inventory counts.
• Shows up at the workstation promptly, suitably groomed, clad appropriately, and poised to execute duties; executes all planned work hours and attends obligatory coaching and assemblies.
• Demonstrates exemplary customer service abilities, attending to the requirements of customers expeditiously and effectively, while also modelling suggestive selling methods; responds to telephone calls and pages with alacrity and polite manners.
• Boosts sales potential by implementing effective and correct protocols for prepping, organizing, shifting, arranging, and promoting goods.
• Conforms to prescribed procedures, such as Weights and Measures, sanitation and safety precautions, in order to promote a secure work environment.
• Equipment must be kept in accordance with the safety and cleanliness standards set forth by Whole Foods Market.
• Makes sure that signs and charges are precise.
• Timely reporting of safety hazards and violations is crucial.
• Undertakes other tasks as assigned by higher-ups in the store, regionally, or nationally.

The abilities that individuals possess are heavily influenced by their varying levels of knowledge and skills

• Having the aptitude to grasp the rudimentary knowledge of every product available in the department.
• The skill of assessing products visually to determine their quality and freshness.
• It is advisable to be proactive in reading labels and getting to know the various types of products available.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• The skill to articulate information effectively and with professionalism to other team members, customers, and vendors.
• In order to succeed in customer service, one must have the ability to meet and exceed the expectations and standards set forth by the company.
• Being able to comply with directives and standard operating procedures, as well as possessing strong time management and organizational skills, are essential for achieving goals.
• From its inception, Whole Foods Market has been committed to natural foods and operates with a mission of providing high-quality, nutritious products to its customers.
• Possessing a robust work ethic and the capability to function effectively in a rapidly moving work environment with a keen sense of urgency.
• Comprehending and Following Whole Foods Market's Quality Standards.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• One should possess the strength to lift an object weighing 50 pounds.
• Majority of an 8-hour workday requires standing and walking.
• Utilizing Hands: Individual Grasping, Precise Handling, Thrusting and Tugging.
• When it comes to completing job-related tasks, there are several movements that are essential, such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• The use of disinfectants approved by the FDA.
• The risks associated with different temperature ranges: extremely cold temperature below freezing point, chilled condition maintained by refrigerators, and ferociously hot temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Capability to thrive in saturated and/or freezing conditions.
• Capability to operate heavy machinery and tools such as box cutters, forklifts, and balers while adhering to safety guidelines and best practices.

Requirements become more complex as one advances through the ranks, and any job duties required at a lower level may also be expected at a higher level, in addition to the specific duties listed for that higher level.

Team Members who have completed their first 90 days of employment and continue to work in an eligible role may receive a base rate increase.

Whole Foods Market is a strong advocate of promoting fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. As such, we ensure that our hiring, recruitment, and selection process is structured, impartial, and objective to fulfil this purpose. Our ultimate goal is to create an inclusive workforce, where every Team Member feel valued and supported.

Whole Foods Market values the safety and security of our employees and customers; therefore, we endeavor to protect all career applicants against fraudulent acts. We strongly encourage and advise all applicants to use only our official website when applying for job positions within our company.