Sales Associate

Whole Foods Market Retail Job

Assists customers and cashiers during the checkout process. Bags groceries, retrieves carts, and may act in the capacity of a Cashier and its functions. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Job Responsibilities

• Bags groceries
• Retrieves carts and baskets
• Cleans, sweeps, mops, stocks products, and helps ensure overall maintenance of the department
• May operate cash register equipment (not all Cashier's Assistants will have cash handling responsibility)
• Assists supervisor in controlling customer flow and backed up lines helping reduce customer waiting time
• 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

• Demonstrates patience in dealing with customers and Team Members
• Meets all customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, Team Members, and vendors
• Working understanding and application of all merchandising expectations within the department and a specific focus on 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 ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals
• Strong attention to detail

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: <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

The wage range for this position is $16.00-$25.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site.