I have worked 4 shifts in this position, and I find some of the processes to be quite inconvenient. Understand that I am coming from a similar job at a different company that runs things differently in terms of shopping and taking out orders. I understand having to scan the QR code to justify that an item really is oos, but come on. It gets ridiculous whenever you have multiple oos and have to keep trying to find someone, whenever there really is nobody on the floor to help you, or if there is, I’ve had people seem really annoyed that I’ve kept coming back to them. At my other store, you marked it as oos and gave them a substitute if they want one, plain and simple. Having to play hide and seek with workers is beyond inconvenient, almost as inconvenient as interrupted orders.

Once again, at my other store, we have set people who stay in the room and take orders out. Why do we need to make shoppers drop everything that they’re doing to go take an order out? I know i’m being biased here because i’ve held a position back home that is much more organized but I just want to know if it gets better over time. I don’t know how much longer i’m gonna stick around due to an issue with commitments outside of work. I’m not in any way saying the job is hard, it isn’t, just slightly annoying in the way things are run. I know I’m probably stating the obvious, but….be fr

Recently rehired. Just passed 90days. Skilled retail butcher if you call it that anymore… 6 years experience at Whole Foods in 2013-2019.15 in total, but no more can I take the gas lighting misogyny,and imaginary policies. I have documented everything down, times dates and locations and witnesses of violations from middle of September. I’m not the only one to see. Recently written up for insubordination,challenging, policing and violation of policy. That was the last straw. As Department leadership completely falsified and mis understood our strict temp and grind policies. I put in my notice three weeks ago. Tomorrow is my last shift.

Pull a grinder out of cooler and block swinging door? Fire department called. Raised temperate of clean, not sanitary grinder and then placing 45f product out for sale before grinder inspected, and logged- yeah I contacted Merchandising/Operations Transactions, Corp. Governance and Regulatory Compliance Whole Foods Market Legal Team along with state and local health officials. They received pages of an excel form of over 60 occurrences, and by whom when and where.

Wish those I liked the best, and gave them a heads up. Cheers dorks. F me up or don’t. Idc anymore.

Hey guys. I've been trying to get rehired with Wholefoods for over a year now. I got verbal 2 job offers from 2 different locations in the last 10 weeks (not at the same time, within 4 weeks of one another), and both ASTL's have ghosted me. I tried to contact the first ASTL 3 days after not hearing back from them by the day they said to expect to hear from them to get things rolling officially (email of job offer, begin background check). So my call was made a week and a half after the interview. Within 2 hours of that call, I was sent a huge and rude rejection email.

I have been waiting to hear back from the 2nd ASTL who gave me a verbal job offer for 2 weeks now. I check my email regularly (inbox + junk) and have good reception on my phone. Nothing has come through. I received an email this morning claiming one location tried to get in contact with me and could not, so they had to move forward with other candidates. It was not the location I had interviewed at, which I found odd. I checked the application status for the location I was waiting to hear back from and it was on "In Progress" for an entire 24 hours before changing to "no longer a candidate" after the "we couldn't get ahold of you" email. My other 2 open applications did not change and are still on "new candidate." I never got a rejection email. I'm not even sure if I should bother attempting to make contact with this ASTL because of the other ASTL did to me a few weeks ago.

Now I don't even get "your application has been received" confirmation emails if I apply to any locations near me since that last interview a few weeks ago. I don't have more than 4 applications submitted at once.

In case anyone is curious - I was told by TMS when I resigned a few years ago that I was eligible for rehire. It also states that on my voluntary resignation paperwork. I was one of the best stockers so my performance was not an issue. No attendance issues and got along with everyone. I have a friend who is an ATL in prep foods and he's how I got in. I never saw him since he worked during the day. My notice was a generous 4-weeks.

Why I left - I resigned after being retaliated against multiple times over a 2 year span. A few of my coworkers were doing illegal and unethical shit (timeclock fraud, theft, harassment, sabotage, more) on a nightly basis during overnight shifts and it made the shifts so unbearable for me and others. I had some crazy shit happen to me but I won't go in to it.

I made reports twice to actual leadership and TMS because someone I worked with was touched inappropriately and then had some sexually charged shit said to them months later. I made both of these reports within a 5 month span of one another and immediately was retaliated against by my shitty coworkers both times. The 2nd time led to long-term retaliation which lasted months, so I decided to resign since no one was ever held accountable and nothing was ever resolved. I did also receive anonymous texts that threatened me physically and mocked my confidential reports to leadership and TMS both times, it was worse the 2nd time around and lasted like 6 months after I resigned. Again, this all happened a few years ago.

So, should I even bother attempting to contact TMS as to why I'm being treated like absolute garbage as someone who is trying to be rehired and is marked as eligible for rehire? I still have the direct # to the TMS person I dealt with a few years ago. Is there another number I should contact?

I should also add that my ex partner worked for the company for 15 years and also had issues with this same TMS person and their boss mishandling incidents reported, breaking confidentiality, and not keeping team members safe from retaliation.

I am still unsure which national holidays we get 1.5 x pay.

Working truck and I noticed these two and their kid in the aisle for awhile. I avoid people talking amongst themselves like this where I work because I just get hopelessly annoyed by it. Can't explain it but I just am. I had to take something down the aisle and noticed all of this chocolate on floor. Immediately knew it was just gonna be stuffed on a shelf to clean up later. Whatever, I didn't see anything. What do y'all do when you encounter something like this? Approach it and talk to them or just wait for it to end?

Details people details please please please

If I’m capped in my pay, what happens at my JD? Is there really no financial incentive?

My team leader randomly checks my bags and I also get in trouble for things that aren't really my fault - it is the stupid technology but I get blamed. I swear the shopper software changes or does something unusual/weird every week.

And then there's always some team problem like too much inf or overall low team uph that they hound us about. I can smile and take it but it's still hard feeling like you've always done something wrong.

My team leader asks me about uph every shift as if I have the time to check it. I'm busy shopping. Six hour day today and I'm tired. I'm starting to dread even seeing her and hope I'm working with the other chill team leaders when I go to work.

My favorite part of the day is interacting with other team members who are nice to me and helping a customer find something. But oh no that will lower my UPH. So over the UPH bs. I feel like I'm being constantly watched and get anxiety during my shift.

Also the team leaders always help shop some of my orders. They say it's to increase team uph and sometimes I do find it helpful but other days I wonder if they think I'm too slow so they are helping because of that.

From what I've heard the micromanaging isn't only for shoppers but also the team leaders so it's just a bunch of micromanagement all around.

All this experience kind of makes me feel incompetent some days even though I do a decent job on my feet for hours shopping people's orders or dropping off orders. It never seems good enough for these people.

I went into this job thinking it would be fun, laid back, and independent.

I’ve been a shopper ( seasonal ) for 3 months. TBH my uph is not the best some days due to inf or having to go get a qr code . Will I be warned if I get let go or is it sudden? I checked my schedule and was assigned 3 early 4 hour shifts for the following week, is this a good sign ? Ik I applied for seasonal but I am hoping to stay at wfm for a bit. Lmk ur experiences or thoughts thanks

I used to work for WF 8 years ago, and they wrangled me back with an ATL position. My question is, since I get healthcare through my wife’s work, how do I make sure I’m taking full advantage of all that is offered? I thought I would be able to get an HSA, but I can’t do that without being enrolled in a plan, which I won’t be. Also, what retirement accounts are they offering nowadays and do they match? Thanks.

So for everyone not in produce. Apeel is essentially a plant based protective coating that reduces the impact of enzymes breaking down fruit/vegetables causing them to ripen. Which means, the Produce lasts longer on the shelf and will reduce food waste.

Customers are going absolutely crazy over this! "Gates Foundation this..." and "Chemical poisoning this..." etc. etc.

People are getting all kinds of different sources and misinformation and just flat out saying WFM carries produce with Apeel coating. Which for the time being, isn't true. And can't be proven since suppliers are not required to label the Produce that has Apeel.

Is anyone else getting these calls? I get one at least once a week and I suspect it's the same 3 people calling to see if they get a different answer.

If customers really don't trust food suppliers this much, then maybe start growing yourself?

First of all, just looking around on here makes me feel less crazy, so thanks for this sub.

I picked up a seasonal shopper job as a side gig (my main work is freelance, flexible, and I can do it from home). I'm almost at my 90 day mark. My numbers are good, I show up when I'm supposed to, and I don't really complain, so my TL wants to extend me and make me a normal PT shopper. Which is cool because I'd like the increased UPT and PTO bank and I really don't mind the work. Nice to get my steps in.

The issue is that when I was hired they said I was only required to work one 4-hour shift a week. But I regularly get scheduled for 14-16 hours a week. I've managed to make it work so far, but this isn't my main job, I don't have time for all that going forward, and I hate trying to find coverage all the time. A few weeks from now they put me down for a 6-hour shift and two 8-hour shifts over three days in a row, and I actually can't step away from my other stuff for that long. I'm gonna lose money if I have to turn down other work during that time. Also it looks like one of those shifts is a customer service shift, which I'm not trained for and have no intention of doing.

So I want to tell my TL not to bother extending me if it's going to keep being like this - that I'll only continue if they only put me down for 4 hours a week like they're supposed to. I'm happy to pick up more shifts if I have time, but I need to be able to schedule them around my other work, not try to cram the rest of my life in around this grindy gig job that keeps demanding more and more of my time.

I guess my question is just... do I have any leverage or hope? I don't feel like I'm being unreasonable for wanting the kind of schedule my TL said I'd have when I got hired. But whenever I talk to her she just kinda steamrolls me and I feel like I need to deliver an ultimatum to get anyone to listen. We're understaffed and turnover is crazy. Like 5 other shoppers have come and gone since I did lol, it's not like they want me to quit. But do any shoppers actually have the flexibility that WF claims or is that just a fantasy to get people to apply at this point?

Has anyone ever reported anything to the anonymous tip line? If so how do you go about that? Also did anything happen in result or was it a waste of time?

Hello! I have a WF interview for overnight stock and I'm kinda nervous but also very excited because I have always loved WF lol

I'm curious about what I should be thinking about prior and what to say going in? I appreciate your feedback.

I keep a copy of my previous JD and reuse it, just changing the dates & TL name if there's been a change. It doesn't seem like anyone cares what it says anyway.

I'm grateful for my 5% increase though. 😂

Also, JDs are going fully virtual next year.

Before the schedule was made, I requested the 15th to be off, will that take away from my Upt?

I am in E-Comm and started 7/1 and technically my 90 days seasonal/contract should’ve ended about 10/1. I asked the TL about changing my availability and they mentioned to me the seasonal contract ending etc etc. I responded that the 90 days had passed, (this was mid October) TL says oh ok, my fault I didn’t enter for end of contract. You’ll need to reapply if you want to continue working etc etc. I still have not received anything about the contract ending and I’m still on the schedule through end of November. I don’t want to continue working with WFM, but I want the leadership to let me know the contract is ended and not me having to submit notice or something. The communication is horrible and I have no clue on the process. Do I need to provide notification of not continuing? Yes, I understand I can just say F it and no show, but I like to handle things properly. Any suggestions?

Hey yall, my wife and I are planning on moving cross country to Washington at the end of next year. I've been with Whole Foods for a number of years now and intend to keep working at a new location after we move.

My question is for anyone who has transfered to a new state how did the process work you you? Was the company helpful? Any hiccups or where you able to just walk right into a new store? And and all advice is appreciated. Please and thank you.

Is the health savings account worth getting? Also how much do you contribute?

Hi friends, can anyone help me find my punches on workday? Had to leave early yesterday to attend to a family member, leadership knows. They granted me unpaid time off for the whole shift, but I want credit for the 3.5 hours I worked (but it might have been 4, want to confirm) Thank you! Workday is so inscrutable to me 🥴

All you have to do is put protected time off in workday! No questions asked!

i started working at whole foods in september and this guy in prepared foods is so fucking hot. he started at the same time as i did and he’s the only one i really make conversation with. why did no one warn me about hot guys in prepared foods!!!

Just curious, I know both departments involve heavy lifting but which department has more heavy items and how heavy are they? This “able to lift 50 lbs” requirement makes me second guess myself, even though I know I can lift that much (although idk for how long i can manage).

I got hired for a new store opening up in my area and I was suppose to get an email to start my background check and tax forms but it's been over a week haven't gotten a single thing. I contacted the HR person who suppose to help with any issues and has completely ignored my emails. Checked my workday and it's empty. Made an inquiry, which was no help at all. Even left a message to their corporate office. I'm just amazed how difficult it is to just a single answer from anybody. Is this how unorganized this company is? Can't contact the new store because there is no number to call. The only thing I can think of is going to the store directly but I don't know if there's anyone's there yet since the store opens in 2 weeks.

I have already searched this up prior but, i am a very anxious person and just want further reassurance. i have to call out today due to becoming ill, and i already did, i only work 4 hours today! however, i wanted to know what would be used? PTO or UPT? To my understanding it would be my PTO sick time off, but i'm not too sure. any clarification or reassurance would really be appreciated !!

I’m doing the pre-shift onboarding training at home and the only thing I can access is my workday tasks. I can’t access cornerstone or equifax to do the rest of the training. Is this just something I have to do at the store?

Also, does the workday tasks count as training? I’m not sure if I should write down my times for it so I can get paid.