Facility Trainer, Metro Kitchen

Whole Foods Market; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness support programs

Team member perks access

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Trainer to onboard new team members and develop comprehensive training programs for staff at all levels. You will coordinate onboarding, track completion of regulatory and company standards, and maintain training records across learning systems.

The role emphasizes safety, PPE, and a collaborative approach with cross-functional sites to align SOPs. A flexible schedule, ability to lift 50 pounds, and 6–12 months retail experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months retail experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Onboard New Team members by conducting new member trainings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for employees at all levels and coordinate training sessions, workshops, and continuous learning opportunities to promote skill development and career growth.
• Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Organizes, tracks, reports, and maintains accurate training records using Whole Foods Market’s learning systems.
• Attend Team Trainer meetings, as scheduled.
• Acts as a role model for constant food safety, sanitation procedures, and occupational safety.
• Familiarizes themselves with the Team Trainer Playbook and maintains engagement with all communication platform.
• Partner with FSQA team to ensure GMP training for new hires and recurring annual refresher training is tracked and complete.
• Partner with safety team and conducts equipment safety training for new hires.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching others

MS Office

Learning systems

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Onboard New Team members by conducting new member trainings.

Job Duties

• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for employees at all levels and coordinate training sessions, workshops, and continuous learning opportunities to promote skill development and career growth.
• In collaboration with subject matter experts, ensure training compliance and tracks completion of relevant regularity rules and standards, including federal, state, and local regulations; and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Organizes, tracks, reports, and maintains accurate training records using Whole Foods Market’s learning systems.
• Works within training deadlines and goals.
• Attend Team Trainer meetings, as scheduled.
• Acts as a role model for constant food safety, sanitation procedures, and occupational safety.
• Consistently practices, models proper care, and use of all PPE and equipment.
• Completes Team Trainer Certification and other assigned training, when available.
• Familiarizes themselves with the Team Trainer Playbook and maintains engagement with all communication platform.
• Partner with FSQA team to ensure GMP training for new hires and recurring annual refresher training is tracked and complete.
• Partner with safety team and conducts equipment safety training for new hires.
• Alerts TLs to trainings due and renewal training of powered industrial truck (PIT) training for forklift operators and PIT operators
• Works cross functionally with other sites and store support for alignment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across sites, when possible.
• Manage Team Member-facing communication boards located throughout the facility.
• Oversee the facility visitor sign-in system and provide support to maintain required electronic recordkeeping, when applicable.
• Responsible for document control numbering system for site SOPs.
• Responsible for organization of the site filing system, including shared files or SharePoint.

Skills Applying To Team Trainer

• Comfortable speaking with small and large groups and inspiring others.
• Capable of teaching others in a constructive and positive manner.
• General computer skills and basic knowledge of software applications (MS Office Suite).
• Working knowledge of Whole Foods Market’s learning systems.

Skills Applying To All Positions

• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow Team Members
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for high-quality 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 Whole Foods Market’s quality goals.

Experience

• 6-12 months retail experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour workday: 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: less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezers), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in wet and/or cold environments.
• 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 $27.00-$45.50 Hourly, commensurate with experience.

Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members.

• eligibility for a store discount
• paid time off
• financial wellness
• health & wellness support programs
• access to other Team Member perks

Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

At 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.