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Produce Team Member jobs are open across grocery retail, wholesale clubs, and food distribution, at every level from entry-level stocker to lead produce specialist, with common specializations in fresh cut preparation, inventory management, and organic merchandise. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
Job Responsibilities
Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products.
Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor.
Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
Assists with periodic inventory checks.
Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
Job Skills
- Ability to sell proactively.
Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
Ability to learn and understand growing processes that differentiate conventional from organic produce.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
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 wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
May require use of ladders.
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-$24.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.
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.
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.
Job Responsibilities
Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products.
Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor.
Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
Assists with periodic inventory checks.
Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
Job Skills
- Ability to sell proactively.
Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
Ability to learn and understand growing processes that differentiate conventional from organic produce.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
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 wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
May require use of ladders.
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-$24.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Whole Foods Market49
- Meijer1
- People's Food Coop1P
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in produce team member jobs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
- Knowledge of proper produce rotation using FIFO or FEFO methods
- Experience maintaining sanitation standards and completing daily temperature logs
- Availability for early morning, overnight, or weekend shifts as required by the department
- Basic skill in trimming, cutting, and displaying fresh produce to store standards
- Familiarity with organic versus conventional labeling and PLU coding systems
Tips for Your Produce Team Member Job Search
Highlight food safety certifications upfront
Employers screening produce team member resumes look for food handler certifications and any direct experience with temperature monitoring or sanitation logs. Put these credentials in a dedicated skills section near the top so hiring managers spot them without reading far.
Tailor your resume to store format
A conventional grocery chain and a wholesale club run produce departments very differently. Mention the specific format you've worked in, whether that's a traditional wet rack setup, bulk bins, or a prepackaged case-ready section, so your experience maps clearly to the job.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists produce team member openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by shift type, not just location
Produce departments rely heavily on early morning or overnight crew to stock before the store opens. Filtering openings by shift preference narrows results to roles where your availability actually matches what the employer needs, cutting down on mismatched interviews.
Prepare for a working interview or skills demo
Many grocery employers ask candidates to do a brief walk-through of the produce floor or demonstrate how they'd cull damaged product. Knowing standard culling practice, the difference between wet and dry storage, and rotation principles like FIFO will help you stand out in that setting.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Part-time and full-time produce roles often come with variable hours that change seasonally. Before accepting an offer, confirm which shifts are fixed versus rotating and whether holiday coverage is mandatory, since those details affect your schedule as much as the base wage.
Produce Team Member Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most produce team members?
The most active employers for produce team members right now are Whole Foods Market, Meijer, and People's Food Coop, and the most openings are in California, Massachusetts, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume at any given employer shifts with seasonal demand and new store openings, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.
How do you become a produce team member?
Start by getting a food handler card if your state requires one, then apply directly to grocery retailers, wholesale clubs, or food distributors advertising entry-level produce roles. During onboarding you'll learn the store's specific rotation system, sanitation protocols, and display standards. Building familiarity with common produce varieties, storage temperatures, and PLU codes before your first shift helps you contribute faster and shows genuine interest in the department.
Can you get hired as a produce team member with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire produce team members with no prior retail or grocery experience, particularly for part-time and overnight stocking roles. What matters most at the entry level is physical availability for early morning shifts, the ability to lift heavy product consistently, and a basic understanding of food safety concepts. Completing a free food handler course before applying gives you a concrete credential to mention even without paid experience.
What does the produce team member interview process look like?
Most produce team member interviews are brief and practical. A department manager or store HR contact typically conducts a single in-person conversation covering your availability, physical readiness for the role, and any prior experience with perishable goods. Some stores follow up with a short floor walk where you discuss how you'd handle tasks like culling, rotation, or building a display. The process from interview to offer often moves within a few days.
Where can I find and apply to produce team member jobs?
You can find and apply to produce team member jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your availability, location, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. Applying as soon as a position appears gives you the best chance of moving forward before the role fills.
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