Freight Flow Associate at Walmart

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity
  • Operates forklift following company standards and guidelines safely
  • Uses policies, data, and resources to complete work assignments and priorities
  • Collaborates with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
  • Manages inventory flow, utilizes equipment appropriately, and handles merchandising and inventory exceptions
  • Provides member service, including acknowledging members, assisting with self-service technology, purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, and resolving issues
  • Conducts safety sweeps, follows forklift spotting and hazardous materials procedures, and reports unsafe situations
  • Properly zones areas, stocks and rotates merchandise, removes damaged/out-of-date goods, sets up displays, and maintains modular integrity
  • Receives, sorts, stages, and delivers merchandise, ensuring prominent display of promotional/seasonal items
  • Processes defective merchandise following company and regulatory policies for sanitation and food safety
  • Monitors shrink, security risks, and safety; assists with club pick up orders, picking, staging, and audits
  • Handles, moves, and displays goods safely; tracks goods, maintains in-stock levels, and controls shrinkage
  • Reports poor inventory practices and low in-stock levels
  • Uses inventory tools and equipment safely
  • Proactively identifies and assists customers with technology services
  • Models and helps others with technology services; identifies and fixes shrink opportunities
  • Properly maintains equipment and ensures products are organized and stocked
  • Embraces differences, creates inclusive culture, and builds team relationships

Responsibilities

  • Implement related action plans using the Open Door Policy and apply in business processes
  • Safely pick up, move, place, and position merchandise pallets using forklift
  • Identify priorities, deadlines, expectations; carry out tasks, communicate progress, recommend improvements, and adapt to change
  • Receive, stock, and organize merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers
  • Correct shelf capacities, complete and retain required paperwork, logs, and documentation
  • Acknowledge members, identify needs, provide guidance/support on self-service technology, assist with purchases, locate merchandise, resolve issues, and promote products/services
  • Maintain facility safety by conducting sweeps, following procedures for forklift spotting, hazardous materials, steel standards, and reporting/correcting unsafe situations
  • Maintain sales floor and merchandising presentation: zone areas, stock/rotate merchandise, remove damaged/out-of-date goods, set up/clean/organize displays, maintain modular integrity
  • Receive, sort, stage, and deliver merchandise; ensure prominent display of promotional/seasonal merchandise
  • Process defective merchandise per company/regulatory policies for sanitation/food safety; monitor shrink, security, and safety
  • Assist with picking, staging club pick up orders throughout the day; ensure proper selection/staging within timeframes; perform occasional accuracy audits
  • Report poor/unsafe forklift conditions or practices; notify management when forklifts need repair
  • Actively engage customers needing technology help; model technology services for others
  • Identify shrink opportunities/problems in products/services/work areas and take steps to fix
  • Promptly fix equipment/product organization issues
  • Create workplace culture of belonging, support associates, attract talent, and foster team trust/communication

Skills

Forklift Operation
Inventory Management
Merchandising
Customer Service
Safety Procedures
Stocking
Zoning

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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