Merchandise and Stocking Associate at Walmart

Middletown, New York, United States

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

Requirements

  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Keep member satisfaction as top priority
  • Comfortable with change and quickly adapt to different work scenarios
  • Problem solver who tackles obstacles head-on to ensure tasks are completed with excellence
  • Able to pick up boxes and other heavy objects weighing more than 25 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Promptly unload trucks
  • Assist fellow associates as needed throughout the store
  • Sort and stock products on shelves and in the backroom
  • Engage with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and member-ready area
  • Collaborate with other associates to build a strong team and communicate with team members
  • Demonstrate knowledge of business on the floor, backroom operations, product safety standards, sanitation guidelines, inventory management, and equipment operation/maintenance/sanitization
  • Prepare meat products (e.g., cutting, grinding, wrapping, trimming) according to standards; cut boneless meat products; maintain product quality standards
  • Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; use handheld technology for business decisions related to production, training, and product quality
  • Ensure operational excellence, maintain work area per company policies, ensure quality and date control for meat products, secure fragile/high-shrink merchandise, eliminate waste, assist members with purchasing decisions, properly package/label/store merchandise
  • Advocate for the department/club by valuing member experience in meat area, model high-quality service/products, execute basics at highest quality level, exhibit energy/commitment/passion
  • Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of ethics/integrity; implement action plans, use Open Door Policy
  • Complete work assignments/priorities using policies, data, resources; collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers

Skills

Stocking
Inventory Management
Merchandising
Customer Service
Lifting Heavy Objects
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Fast Paced Environment

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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