Sanitation Worker
Company : Whole Foods Market
Location : Fairfax, VA, 22031
Job Type : Other
Posted On : 14 March 2026
Company Overview:
Whole Foods Market is dedicated to providing high-quality natural and organic foods while supporting healthy communities. As a Sanitation Worker, you will help maintain the store's cleanliness and safety standards, ensuring an excellent experience for customers and Team Members alike.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Sanitation Worker, you will provide essential maintenance services to support store operations. You will handle cleaning, repairs, and upkeep tasks across all departments while ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
- Provide excellent maintenance service and support all teams with cleaning projects.
- Perform all duties on the daily and weekly maintenance lists.
- Conduct minor repairs and improvements as needed.
- Participate in ordering supplies required for store maintenance.
- Respond to cleaning emergencies quickly and effectively.
- Maintain landscaping and parking lot areas.
- Perform continual cleaning of all store departments.
- Report safety hazards and violations immediately.
- Arrive on time, dressed appropriately, and attend required trainings and meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Ability to handle unpleasant tasks with a positive attitude.
- Strong concern for overall store appearance and cleanliness.
- Knowledge of Whole Foods Market culture, quality standards, and core values.
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions, established procedures, and maintain professional conduct.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Work ethic suited for fast-paced environments with a sense of urgency.
- Commitment to Whole Foods Market's quality goals.
Experience:
- No prior retail experience required.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Standing/walking for 6 8 hours per workday.
- Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
- Frequent motions including bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
- Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
- Work in varied temperatures: below 32°F (freezer), 32 40°F (refrigerators), and above 90°F.
- Ability to work in wet and cold environments.
- Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and heavy machinery.
About Whole Foods Market:
Whole Foods Market is a purpose-driven company committed to nourishing people and the planet. We provide an inclusive workplace that values teamwork, respect, and professional growth. By joining Whole Foods Market, you become part of a community that is passionate about food, quality, and making a positive impact every day.
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