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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/h3ullipEnsures 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and appealing display by checking quality, keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked, rotating and removing out-of-date products, filling ice tables, and performing other duties as assigned./p/lilipMaintains back stock in good order./p/lilipAssists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing./p/lilipCleans cases, glass, signs, uprights, coolers, smokers, floors, and drains as required./p/lilipArrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings./p/lilipProvides 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./p/lilipMaximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product./p/lilipFollows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices./p/lilipMaintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards./p/lilipPerforms opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing./p/lilipImmediately reports safety hazards and violations./p/lilipPerforms other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership./p/li/ulh3Job Skills/h3ullipAbility to sell proactively./p/lilipAbility to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in the department./p/lilipAbility to visually examine products for quality and freshness./p/lilipProactively read labels and familiarize oneself on various products./p/lilipAssists with periodic inventory checks./p/lilipAbility to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors./p/lilipAbility to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members./p/lilipAbility to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills./p/lilipPassion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market./p/lilipStrong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency./p/lilipUnderstanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals./p/li/ulh3Experience/h3ullipNo prior retail experience required./p/li/ulh3Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/h3ullipMust be able to lift 50 pounds./p/lilipIn an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours./p/lilipHand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling./p/lilipWork requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching./p/lilipExposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals./p/lilipExposure to temperatures: less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit./p/lilipAbility to work in a wet and cold environment./p/lilipAbility to handle knives and other cutting equipment./p/lilipAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed./p/lilipAbility to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery./p/li/ulpThe 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./ppWhole Foods Market provides 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./p/div