Job Description

Performs all sanitation functions. The Sanitation Associate Team Leader will assist in the leadership of the Sanitation Team.

Responsibilities                                                                                

• Arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work all scheduled shifts.
• Operates powered pallet jack/forklift in accordance with OSHA and Whole Foods regulations to unload and move product.
• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Abide by all safety regulations set forth by OSHA and Facility.
• Reports all accidents and injuries to Team Leader or Facility Leadership immediately.
• Manages all aspects of the regional recycling program, where applicable.
• Manage cleaning inventory and replenish as needed.
• Remove and properly dispose of all refuse, recycling material, cardboard, and pallets as directed.
• Ensure all assigned areas are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis.
• Review and sign all task logs upon job completion.
• Assists in Team Member training and development and documents all activities.
• Interview, select, train, develop, and counsel Team Members in a manner that is conducive for building and sustaining a high performing team.
• Model and cultivate intra-facility and inter-facility communication, as required.
• Maintains thorough and complete documentation in support of Team Member discipline and counseling activities.
• Accurately tracks and documents Team Member productivity.
• Attend all team and facility meetings.
• Assumes responsibility of all team functions in the absence of the Team Leader.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to perform physical requirements of position
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to operate all necessary equipment
• Meets all customer service expectation and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors and fellow team members
• Ability to complete all tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
• Working understanding of and compliance with all WFM quality goals, and thorough product knowledge
• Demonstrated responsibility and accountability in recognizing and accomplishing all tasks
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in approach with all paperwork

Desired Work Experiences

• Experience in all aspects of shipping operations (2 years)

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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