Whole Foods
Join Our Team as a Produce Clerk!
As a vital member of our Produce team, you will play a key role in enhancing the shopping experience for our customers. This position involves receiving and preparing fresh produce, maintaining appealing displays, and providing excellent customer service, all while upholding the high standards of Whole Foods Market. You'll be responsible for ensuring our produce is fresh, well-stocked, and meets our quality standards. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and passionate about natural foods!
Key Responsibilities
Keep shelves and displays clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing by front-facing, rotating, and removing out-of-date products. Collaborate with the Team Leader to organize and display seasonal and high-volume items. Monitor produce for spoilage and report waste to relevant team members. Complete required worksheets for spoilage, sampling, and temperature checks. Assist with inventory checks as needed. Arrive on time, neatly groomed, and ready to work, attending all scheduled shifts and training sessions. Deliver outstanding customer service, addressing customer needs effectively and utilizing suggestive selling techniques. Maximize sales through effective prepping, storing, rotating, and merchandising of produce. Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations, and maintain a clean work and shopping environment. Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy in signage and pricing. Report safety hazards immediately. Complete other duties as assigned by management. Desired Skills
Proactive sales ability. Basic knowledge of all products in the department. Understanding of growing processes, including the difference between conventional and organic produce. Attention to detail. Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation. Ability to convey information respectfully and clearly. Meet customer service expectations in all interactions. Ability to follow directions and manage time effectively. Passion for natural foods and adherence to Whole Foods Market's mission. Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. Understanding and compliance with Whole Foods Market quality goals. Experience
No prior retail experience is required. Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 6-8 hours of standing/walking per day. Proficient in hand use for grasping, manipulating, and pushing/pulling. Capable of bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures. Ability to work in both wet and dry conditions. Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Familiarity with using tools and equipment including knives and pallet jacks. May require the use of ladders. This summary outlines essential responsibilities for the position but is not exhaustive. Duties and requirements may evolve as one progresses through job levels. Candidates must demonstrate successful performance in their current roles for consideration for promotion.
Keep shelves and displays clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing by front-facing, rotating, and removing out-of-date products. Collaborate with the Team Leader to organize and display seasonal and high-volume items. Monitor produce for spoilage and report waste to relevant team members. Complete required worksheets for spoilage, sampling, and temperature checks. Assist with inventory checks as needed. Arrive on time, neatly groomed, and ready to work, attending all scheduled shifts and training sessions. Deliver outstanding customer service, addressing customer needs effectively and utilizing suggestive selling techniques. Maximize sales through effective prepping, storing, rotating, and merchandising of produce. Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations, and maintain a clean work and shopping environment. Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy in signage and pricing. Report safety hazards immediately. Complete other duties as assigned by management. Desired Skills
Proactive sales ability. Basic knowledge of all products in the department. Understanding of growing processes, including the difference between conventional and organic produce. Attention to detail. Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation. Ability to convey information respectfully and clearly. Meet customer service expectations in all interactions. Ability to follow directions and manage time effectively. Passion for natural foods and adherence to Whole Foods Market's mission. Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. Understanding and compliance with Whole Foods Market quality goals. Experience
No prior retail experience is required. Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 6-8 hours of standing/walking per day. Proficient in hand use for grasping, manipulating, and pushing/pulling. Capable of bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures. Ability to work in both wet and dry conditions. Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Familiarity with using tools and equipment including knives and pallet jacks. May require the use of ladders. This summary outlines essential responsibilities for the position but is not exhaustive. Duties and requirements may evolve as one progresses through job levels. Candidates must demonstrate successful performance in their current roles for consideration for promotion.