Curbside Pickup Associate(Gig)-Emporia
Local Job Overview: Emporia
Position: Curbside Pickup Associate (Flexible/Contract, Emporia) Employer: Whole Foods Market (Hiring in Emporia) Location: Emporia, KS Status: New Emporia listing (actively interviewing). Experience: Open to all levels.
Compensation: $15-$18/Hour (approx. $35k/Year) Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered. Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Emporia.
Core Focus
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Emporia location.
- This Emporia-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Whole Foods Market team in Emporia, KS is growing.
- Benefit from working in Emporia, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.
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About Whole Foods Market
We are the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer, committed to nourishing people and the planet. As our digital shopping services expand, the Curbside Pickup Associate ensures that our customers receive the same exceptional quality and hospitality outside the store as they do inside. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Whole Foods Market, you are joining a purpose-driven team dedicated to health, convenience, and operational excellence.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking outgoing, energetic, and fast-moving individuals to join our e-commerce team. As a Curbside Pickup Associate, your primary focus will be delivering staged digital orders seamlessly to waiting customers. You will serve as the final, smiling face of our digital fulfillment process, delivering the signature reliability that sets us apart in the grocery retail industry. This is an incredibly physical role where you will be on the move constantly, navigating between temperature-controlled hold spaces and the outdoor pickup zone.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Order Hand-Offs: Monitor smart devices for arriving customers, rapidly retrieving their bagged orders from the coolers, freezers, and dry-hold shelves with extreme speed and accuracy.
- Curbside Hospitality: Run orders out to vehicles in the designated pickup spots, verifying names, safely loading groceries into trunks, and providing a warm greeting.
- Inventory Maintenance: Ensure the hold space remains perfectly organized, returning canceled orders to the sales floor promptly to minimize shrink.
- Team Support: Assist the in-store shoppers during peak rushes by picking items from the sales floor to ensure order deadlines are met.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your speed and stamina are heavily rewarded:
- Salary: Competitive starting pay of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy a generous 20% team member discount on all in-store purchases to support your healthy lifestyle.
- Career Growth: Access to continuous learning programs and clear pathways to e-commerce leadership roles.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages available for eligible team members.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- No prior retail or fulfillment experience required—we will teach you the systems.
- Extreme physical stamina with the ability to walk continuously, bend, reach, and safely lift up to 40 pounds throughout the shift.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions to deliver orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Curbside Pickup Associate position pay at Whole Foods Market?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $18. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Emporia.
Where is this Curbside Pickup Associate job located?
This position is based in Emporia, KS. Whole Foods Market has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Emporia.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Curbside Pickup Associate job?
No prior experience is required. Whole Foods Market provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Whole Foods Market offer for this position?
Whole Foods Market provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What does a typical day look like as a Curbside Pickup Associate?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Whole Foods Market's Emporia facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
Do Whole Foods Market employees get discounts?
Yes, Whole Foods Market associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
