Sanitation Team Member, 8 : 30 pm - 7 : 00 am Distribution Center

Job Description

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store : we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Full Time Sanitation Team Member for our Distribution Center in Cheshire, CT. The Sanitation Team is responsible for keeping the Perishable Distribution Center in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. This Perishable Distribution Center handles Floral, Meat, and Produce products. Temps range from –10 ( Freezer) to 46 degrees (including a banana and avocado ripening room!) Base Pay : see bottom of page for wage range Incentives : $1000 milestone bonus! $500 @ 6 and 12 months $210 a month potential based on productivity and accuracy Shift : 8 : 30 PM - 7 : 00 AM, rotating 4-day / 10-hour workweek including weekends and holidays.

• Schedules are subject to change (provided 3 weeks in advance) Responsibilities
• Clean warehouse with hand brooms, electric powered scrubbers, and sweepers to meet company standards.
• Keep track of cleaning supplies and replenish as needed. Notify Team Member responsible for purchasing supplies of any impending shortages before supplies are exhausted.
• Remove and properly dispose of all refuse, recycle, cardboard, and broken pallets.
• Clean offices (including dusting), break room (including microwaves, refrigerators, and tables) conference room, restrooms, and floors (including sweeping and mopping) and replenish paper goods and supplies as needed.
• Pre-shift warm up, meetings and pre-shift equipment checks
• Change or charge batteries in power – operated equipment, including compactor / baler, pallet jacket, power washer, floor buffer, and scrubbers, and safety equipment.
• Report all life safety and fire hazards, along with any other violations of company policy to Team Leader for correction and report all accidents and injuries to Team Leader or Facility Leadership immediately.
• Properly and accurately record time using time clock at the beginning and end of each shift and for unpaid meal breaks during shift.
• Utilize cleaning checklists and adhere to Safety and Master Sanitation Schedule Operating Procedures
• Responsible for proper dress code. Steel – toe or composite toe shoes must be worn.
• Comply with all applicable health and safety codes
• Communicate and maintain employee safety and security standards
• Arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE, work all scheduled shifts, complete required training and attend required meetings.
• Ability to read and speak basic English
• Must be 18 years year of age
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Associate Team Leader, Team Leader, and Facility Leadership.

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The wage range for this position is $17.00-$33.66 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. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site :

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.

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