Produce Prep & Merchandising Associate

Whole Foods Market; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in the Kansas City area is seeking a Team Member for the Produce Department. You will cut fruits and vegetables, maintain quality, support merchandising, and provide excellent service to customers and Team Members while following safety and health regulations.

No prior retail experience is required. The role includes lifting up to 50 pounds, standing 6–8 hours, and flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers.
• Understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits.
• Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Cleans department continuously and maintains sweep logs.
• 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.

Skills

Product knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Safety & sanitation

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market in the Kansas City area is seeking a Team Member for the Produce Department. You will cut fruits and vegetables, maintain quality, support merchandising, and provide excellent service to customers and Team Members while following safety and health regulations.

No prior retail experience is required. The role includes lifting up to 50 pounds, standing 6–8 hours, and flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.