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

Whole Foods Market • Lower Gwynedd Township, PA

10d • $18 - $25

About The Position

The Sanitation Team Member maintains general cleanliness and safety throughout the store, including sales floors, seating areas, restrooms, back offices, and other departments. The role provides courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members while following team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Team Members are expected to support Whole Foods Market’s core values and goals, promote applicable programs and initiatives, and comply with health, safety, food-safety, and regulatory requirements.

The position performs daily and weekly maintenance, assists teams with cleaning projects and emergencies, completes minor repairs and improvements, participates in ordering store-maintenance supplies, and helps maintain landscaping and the parking lot. The role also requires reporting hazards promptly, attending required trainings and meetings, and performing other assigned duties. No prior retail experience is required.

The work involves physical activity and exposure to cleaning chemicals, wet and cold conditions, and a range of temperatures. The schedule may be flexible and include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The stated wage range is $18.25–$25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market describes Whole Benefits as available to eligible full- and part-time Team Members; benefits may include a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health and wellness support programs, and other perks. Eligibility varies according to plan terms and factors including location, length of service, and job type. Eligible new entry-level Team Members who complete their first 90 days and remain employed may be eligible for a base-rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.

Requirements

• Ability to handle unpleasant tasks with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated concern for the overall appearance of the store and passion for cleanliness.
• Knowledge of WFM culture, quality standards, core values, and products.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions, directions, procedures, and established processes.
• Ability to maintain professional and appropriate conduct.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and respectfully to Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• 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.
• No prior retail experience required.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk for 6–8 hours during an 8-hour workday.
• Able to perform single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling; bend, twist, squat, and reach.
• Able to work with FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and in temperatures below 32°F, from 32–40°F, and above 90°F.
• Able to work in wet and cold environments.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent maintenance service.
• Perform duties on daily and weekly maintenance lists.
• Support all teams with cleaning projects.
• Perform minor repairs and improvements.
• Participate in ordering supplies required for store maintenance.
• Help with cleaning emergencies.
• Help maintain the store’s landscaping and parking lot.
• Perform continual cleaning of all store departments.
• Arrive on time, appropriately groomed and dressed, and ready to work; work scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings.
• Immediately report safety hazards and violations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
• Provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members.
• Follow team and store Standard Operating Procedures and applicable health, safety, food-safety, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Store discount, subject to Whole Benefits eligibility.
• Paid time off, subject to Whole Benefits eligibility.
• Financial wellness support programs, subject to Whole Benefits eligibility.
• Health and wellness support programs, subject to Whole Benefits eligibility.
• Access to other Team Member perks, subject to Whole Benefits eligibility.
• Eligible new entry-level Team Members may be eligible for a base-rate increase after completing 90 days of employment and remaining actively employed in an eligible role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed