Are you looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in the food industry? Whole Foods Market is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Order Selectors at our state-of-the-art Distribution Center in Cheshire, Connecticut. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about high-quality natural and organic products, this could be the perfect role for you.
About Whole Foods Market and the Order Selector Role
At Whole Foods Market, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality natural and organic products. Our Distribution Centers are the vital hubs that ensure our stores are stocked with fresh and exceptional goods. As an Order Selector, you will play a crucial role in this process, working in our Perishable Distribution Center which handles floral, meat, and produce products. Be prepared for a dynamic environment with temperatures ranging from -10°F (freezer) to 46°F (including specialized ripening rooms for bananas and avocados!).
As an Order Selector, you will be responsible for efficiently and accurately selecting products to fulfill store orders. This role requires operating electric/motorized ride-on standing pallet jacks within a refrigerated and freezer environment. You will utilize a voice-based headset system to guide you through the order selection process, manually stacking products onto pallets, lifting up to 70lbs, and preparing them for shipment. This is a physically demanding but highly rewarding position for those who enjoy staying active and contributing to a team-oriented environment.
What You’ll Do: Responsibilities
- Order Selection and Palletizing: Utilize a voice-based order system to accurately select and palletize products according to store orders.
- Manual Product Handling: Manually stack products onto pallets, ensuring proper handling and respecting Good Organics compliances.
- Equipment Operation: Operate an electric/motorized ride-on standing pallet jack (single or double) safely and efficiently.
- Shipment Preparation: Wrap and prepare pallets for shipment, ensuring stability and proper labeling.
- Warehouse Maintenance: Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment within the warehouse.
- Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all applicable health and safety codes and maintain employee safety and security standards.
- Teamwork and Professionalism: Arrive to work punctually, wear appropriate PPE, complete all scheduled shifts and required trainings, and attend meetings as necessary.
- Communication and Language: Effectively communicate and understand instructions in basic English.
- Additional Tasks: Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leaders, Associate Team Leaders, and Facility Leadership.
What You Bring: Qualifications and Skills
- Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and occasionally up to 70 lbs (team lift for weights exceeding 70 lbs).
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand or walk for at least 10 hours, and perform frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching.
- Pallet Jack Experience: Experience operating an electric/motorized ride-on standing pallet jack (single or double) is highly preferred.
- Voice System Experience: Experience with voice-based order systems is a plus.
- Team Player Mentality: Positive attitude and willingness to work effectively within a team.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Work Ethic: Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Life at Whole Foods Market: Benefits and Perks
Whole Foods Market is dedicated to providing our Team Members with a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, known as “Whole Benefits.” For full-time Order Selectors, this includes:
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, life insurance plans, critical illness and accident plans, and wellness programs.
- Financial Security: Competitive base pay starting at $19/hour, with potential increases based on experience, plus performance-based incentives.
- Bonuses: A $200 bonus upon completion of the 8-week training, a $1000 milestone bonus, and $500 bonuses at 6 and 12 months of service.
- Productivity Incentives: Potential to earn up to $800 per month based on productivity and accuracy.
- Paid Time Off: Paid time off plan for both full-time and part-time team members.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan to help you save for your future.
- Team Member Assistance Program: Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related challenges.
- Generous Discount: A 20% Team Member discount on purchases at Whole Foods Market stores.
- Work-Life Balance: Rotating 4-day/10-hour workweeks, including weekends and holidays, with schedules provided 3 weeks in advance.
Working Conditions: Be Prepared
- Cold Environment: Work in a cold/wet storage facility environment with temperatures ranging from -10°F to 55°F. Be prepared for general warehouse temperatures of 34-46°F and freezer temperatures of -10°F.
- Physical Demands: This is a physically active role requiring regular standing, walking, lifting, and operating equipment.
- Equipment Use: Regularly getting on and off powered equipment, including electric pallet jacks and using voice equipment.
- Shift Schedule: Average shifts are 8-10 hours long, with a 1:00 PM start time and working until completion. Must be available to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Schedules are provided up to 3 weeks in advance and are subject to change.
Join Our Team Today!
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Whole Foods Order Selector and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality natural and organic foods, we encourage you to apply! Whole Foods Market provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all and hires based on qualifications and business needs. Apply now and become a part of the Whole Foods Market family!
