Produce Department Trainer

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description for Produce Department TrainerThe Produce Department Trainer is responsible for supporting the high engagement, productivity, and retention of new team members by organizing and delivering quality training on the home team.Principal Duties:

• Training and Development: Ensures new and ongoing store and team training programs are successfully delivered and completed.
• Collaboration: Works within training deadlines and goals, coordinating with team leaders and the store trainer to schedule new member training during their first four shifts.
• New Member Onboarding: Coordinates with new members, team leadership, and the store trainer on the timely completion of new member connections, regularly communicating status toward completion.
• Operational Training: Facilitates team-specific operational training for team members, including team operational learning pathways and team-specific program rollouts.
• Continuous Learning: Attends team trainer meetings, as scheduled, and consistently practices and models proper care, use, and maintenance of all team equipment and PPE.Skills and Qualifications:
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team, delivering information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow team members, customers, and vendors.
  • Leadership and Coaching: Comfortable speaking with small and large groups and inspiring others, capable of teaching others in a constructive and positive manner.
  • Technical Skills: General computer skills and basic knowledge of software applications (MS Office Suite).Working Conditions:
    • Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday, and perform other physical demands required for the role.
    • Environmental Factors: Exposed to temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezers), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.

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