Product Packaging Team Member, Bakehouse

The packing team member is responsible for ensuring all products coming from the Bakehouse are packed according to set specifications and meet all quality standards.

• Understand and adhere to Bakery procedures and policies.
• Follow all standards and guidelines set forth by USDA, FDA, and Whole Foods; complete all required daily documentation for FSMA, HACCP, metal detection, and other logs as required for the facility.
• Maintain accurate packaging of products, correct labeling, batch and pack dates applied, and case quantity.
• Abide by all safety regulations set forth by OSHA and regional or state regulations.
• Complete all necessary trainings on all equipment required for daily responsibilities.
• Follow all established job‑specific set‑up, production, and breakdown procedures as outlined in the Bakehouse policies and procedures.
• Keep assigned areas clean and maintain specific job areas (equipment, floors, worktables, desks, offices, etc.).
• Use Bakehouse products, supplies, and equipment responsibly to control costs.
• Maintain open lines of communication with Leadership.
• Follow all packaging sheets.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and count product to ensure effective food cost and maximum food quality.
• Understand and use time and temperature indicator labels.
• Check all labeling of products and shipping boxes for accuracy and maintain a label log daily.
• Properly use knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six‑wheel carts, baler, and all other equipment used during preparation and cleanup within the department and facility.
• Requisition product from other areas of the Bakehouse as needed daily.
• Requisition packaging supplies as needed daily.
• Maintain the highest standards regarding the quality of all bakery products and materials.
• Arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE, work all scheduled shifts, complete required trainings, and attend required meetings.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• This job posting is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.

• Ability to operate a box maker.
• Ability to operate a shrink tunnel.
• Ability to operate a metal detector.
• Basic reading and speaking in English.
• Perform basic math calculations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Work well with others, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision.

• Work in temperatures from –10 to 100 degrees.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the day.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation.
• Stand or walk at least 8 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Average shifts are 8 hours long.
• Work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The wage range for this position is $16.00–$28.05 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits” to Full and Part‑Time Team Members, including a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and other perks. Eligibility is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at the date of hire and may vary by location, length of service, and job type.

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, 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.