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

Whole Foods Market; Chappaqua (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Team Member to maintain cleanliness and safety in various store areas. This role involves performing daily cleaning tasks, supporting team projects, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a strong work ethic, a passion for cleanliness, and the ability to handle various maintenance tasks with a positive attitude. Join a company that values teamwork and provides opportunities for growth in a fast-paced retail environment. Your contributions will directly impact the store's image and customer experience, making this a rewarding position for those who thrive in dynamic settings.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Access to benefit programs

Qualifications

• Ability to handle unpleasant tasks with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates concern for the overall appearance of the store.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent maintenance service and performs daily maintenance tasks.
• Supports teams with cleaning projects and helps maintain landscaping.
• Reports safety hazards and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude towards unpleasant tasks

Concern for store appearance

Knowledge of quality standards

Passion for cleanliness

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Professional conduct

Time management skills

Strong work ethic

Compliance with quality goals

Education

No prior retail experience required

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Box cutters

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $25.40/hr

Performs all duties to maintaining 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 supplied 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 respectable 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 the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 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.
  
  

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

The wage range for this position is $17.00 - $21.20 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. New entry level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90-days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role, may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary. 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. Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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