Store Trainer

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• Duties Applying to Store Trainer
• Principal Skills
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• Experience
• Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Principles

The Store Trainer fosters high engagement, productivity, and retention of New Members by organizing and delivering quality training experiences throughout the store. This includes delivering and supporting key elements of the New Member Connections program, Retail Ops training initiatives, and Operational Learning Pathways. Additionally, Store Trainers complete Section 2 of Form I-9 on a New Member’s hire date and help coordinate the efforts of team-based trainers. Store Trainers provide Team Trainers with consistent direction and support, guiding their training efforts more effectively.

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The wage range for this position is $20.05-$35.00 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).

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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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We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.

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• Strong facilitation/speaking capability with small and large groups.
• Ability to train through demonstration and feedback.
• Can coach and motivate high performance in a constructive, positive manner.
• Self-motivated, driven, and solution-oriented
• Able to consult and influence without direct authority
• General computer skills and basic knowledge of software applications (MS Office Suite).
• Working knowledge of Whole Foods Market’s learning systems (Cornerstone OnDemand/Inkling).
• Achieves and maintains State Food Safety Proctor certification and proctors Food Safety exams for location, as needed.

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• Strong 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 high-quality 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 Whole Foods Market’s quality goals.

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• 12 months of Whole Foods Market experience.
• Recommend at least 6 months experience as Team Trainer (or equivalent retail training or leadership experience).

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• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour workday: 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: less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezers), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in wet and/or cold environments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.