Produce Specialist: Fresh, Fast-Paced & Flexible Hours

Whole Foods Market; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Produce Team Member to support receiving, preparing and stocking products, maintaining the Produce floor and displays, and delivering excellent customer service. This role requires friendly, efficient service to customers and team members and adherence to store SOPs.

Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods. Responsibilities include organizing displays, preventing spoilage, assisting with inventory, and

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked through front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products.
• Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
• Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor.
• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature and sweep worksheets as required.
• Assists with periodic inventory checks.
• Arrives on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers promptly and courteously, and uses suggestive selling techniques.

Skills

Proactive selling

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Detail orientation

Team player

Strong communication

Product knowledge

WFM standards adherence

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Produce Team Member to support receiving, preparing and stocking products, maintaining the Produce floor and displays, and delivering excellent customer service. This role requires friendly, efficient service to customers and team members and adherence to store SOPs.

Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods. Responsibilities include organizing displays, preventing spoilage, assisting with inventory, and