Baker and Packager Associate at Walmart

Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, GroceryIndustries

Requirements

  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Multi-tasker at heart
  • Keep member satisfaction as top priority
  • Can stand for long periods of time while assisting members quickly and accurately
  • Problem solver who tackles obstacles head-on to ensure each task is completed with excellence

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with other associates to build a strong bakery team; communicates with team members; flexible to business needs to work in other areas
  • Prepares bakery department merchandise based on daily production needs by operating baking equipment; following recipes/make-up instructions; wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise according to company policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management; operating, maintaining, and sanitizing equipment; demonstrating understanding of product and layout execution
  • Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizes handheld technology for business decisions related to production, merchandise ordering, training, and product quality; adapts to new tools and encourages others to use them
  • Ensures commitment to operational excellence; maintains work area according to company policies; ensures quality and date control standards for bakery items; secures fragile and high-shrink merchandise; eliminates waste; assists members with purchasing decisions; ensures merchandise is properly packaged, labeled, and stored
  • Being an advocate for the department and club by valuing member's experience; modeling high quality service and products; executing basics at highest level of quality; exhibiting energy, commitment, and passion
  • Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; implements related action plans; uses Open Door Policy
  • Completes work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co-workers, customers, and partners; identifies priorities, deadlines, expectations; carries out tasks; communicates progress; recommends improvements; adapts to change, difficulties, and feedback
  • Maintains a positive attitude by smiling, greeting, and thanking members
  • Provides exceptional customer service to members, answering questions
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready area

Skills

baking
following recipes
packaging
labeling
customer service
multitasking
team collaboration
operating baking equipment

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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