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divh2Whole Foods Market Retail Job/h2pProvides support as a member of the meat team to include duties related to counter service, stocking, and sanitation in the meat department. 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./ph3Job Responsibilities/h3pEnsures a fresh and appealing display by checking quality, keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked, rotating and removing out-of-date products, filling ice tables, and performing other duties as assigned./ppMaintains back stock in good order./ppAssists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing./ppCleans cases, glass, signs, uprights, coolers, smokers, floors, and drains as required./ppArrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings./ppProvides 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./ppMaximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product./ppFollows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices./ppMaintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards./ppPerforms opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing./ppImmediately reports safety hazards and violations./ppPerforms other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership./ph3Job Skills/h3pAbility to sell proactively./ppAbility to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department./ppAbility to visually examine products for quality and freshness./ppProactively reads labels and familiarizes oneself on various products./ppAssists with periodic inventory checks./ppAbility to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors./ppAbility to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members./ppAbility to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills./ppPassion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market./ppStrong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency./ppUnderstanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals./ph3Experience/h3pNo prior retail experience required./ph3Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/h3pMust be able to lift 50 pounds./ppIn an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours./ppHand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling./ppWork requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching./ppExposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals./ppExposure to temperatures: lt;32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), 90 degrees Fahrenheit./ppAbility to work in a wet and cold environment./ppAbility to handle knives and other cutting equipment./ppAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed./ppAbility to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery./ppThe wage range for this position is $20.00-$29.73 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 persons date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site./ppNew entry level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90-days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role, may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary./ppPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records./ppAt 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./p/div