Whole Foods Market · 8 hours ago
Produce Production Team Member (Fruit and Vegetable Cutter) - Full Time - Internal Only
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22/hr - $29.73/hr
0+ years expWhole Foods Market is a company focused on providing high-quality natural foods, and they are seeking a Produce Production Team Member to assist in the produce department. The role involves processing and merchandising fruits and vegetables while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and providing excellent customer service.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodRetail
Responsibilities
Cuts fruits and vegetables, following all safety and sanitation rules
Ensures product meets WFM guidelines for quality and preparation
Maintains sampling program
Cleans department continuously and maintains sweep logs
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
Qualification
Required
Performs all functions related to processing (preparation) and merchandising in the produce department
Ensures a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times
Must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions
Must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives
Ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department
Cuts fruits and vegetables, following all safety and sanitation rules
Ensures product meets WFM guidelines for quality and preparation
Maintains sampling program
Cleans department continuously and maintains sweep logs
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
Thorough product knowledge
Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers
Understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits
Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department
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
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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit
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
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan benefits
Eligibility for a store discount
Paid time off
Access to other benefit programs
Company
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is a supermarket chain owned by Amazon that exclusively sells natural and organic products. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-06-16Acquired
1992-01-23IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Collier
VP Business Development
Ray Fusco
Value Added Produce Team Leader
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