Assistant Apothecary Department Head

Location: Kimberton Whole Foods, 2140 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. Saturday closing shift required each week. Availability to work a combination of opening and closing shifts required.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $20.00/hr, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Extensive Medical Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 25% off Store-Wide Discount
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

Acts as a community resource; honestly and respectfully assisting customers with wellness products in compliance with DSHEA law. Assists in following the current KWF inventory & ordering SOPs to maintain fully stocked shelves in all departments. Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department. Works in cooperation with Apothecary Department Head & Store Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance. Participates in Manager on Duty assignments as needed. Performs other duties assigned.

Team & Leadership

Participates in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the APH. Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed. Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.

Requirements

• Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control and communicate with customers and co‑workers.
• Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50‑75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing – prolonged standing.
• Work environment – movement based with majority of time in motion (walking & standing) rather than sedentary (sitting).
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.