Facility Trainer & Onboarding Specialist

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

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.