Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time

Whole Foods Market; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,991; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and benefit programs

Job summary

A retail grocery chain is seeking a full-time Sanitation Team Member in Paramus, NJ. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and safety in the store. Ideal candidates should have a positive attitude and a passion for cleanliness, and no prior retail experience is needed. The role offers flexible scheduling and requires lifting 50 pounds. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $17.00 to $25.40 based on experience.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety on the floor and other areas.
• Provide excellent maintenance service.
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance tasks.
• Support cleaning projects for all teams.
• Handle cleaning emergencies and maintain landscaping.
• Report safety hazards immediately.

Skills

Positive attitude towards unpleasant tasks

Concern for overall appearance of the store

Knowledge of company culture and quality standards

Passion for cleanliness

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Professional conduct

Effective time management

Strong work ethic

Understanding of quality goals

Job description

Overview

Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time

Compensation

Base pay range: $17.00/hr - $25.40/hr

This range is provided by Whole Foods Market. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties to maintain general cleanliness and safety on the floor, in seating areas, restrooms, and back offices. 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.

• Provides excellent maintenance service.
• Performs all duties on the daily and weekly maintenance lists.
• Supports all teams with cleaning projects.
• Performs minor repairs and improvements.
• Participates in ordering supplies required for store maintenance.
• Helps with cleaning emergencies.
• Helps maintain the store’s landscaping and parking lot.
• Performs continual cleaning of all store departments.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Job Skills

• Ability to handle unpleasant tasks with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates concern for the overall appearance of the store.
• Knowledge of WFM culture, quality standards, core values, and products.
• Demonstrates a passion for cleanliness.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to maintain professional and appropriate conduct.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• 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.

Experience

• No prior retail experience required.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: below 32°F (freezing), 32-40°F (refrigerators), above 90°F.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• 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.

Notes

The wage range for this position is $17.00-$25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers health and other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at hire. For additional information, visit the Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits.

Equality and Hiring Notice

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail