Shipping and Receiving Associate at Walmart

Frederick, Maryland, United States

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

Requirements

  • Ability to move, lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
  • Availability for full-time 10-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, 4 days per week, between 6am-6pm (1st shift) or 4pm-4am (2nd shift), available all week except Saturdays
  • Detail-oriented and motivated
  • Basic computer software and applications skills for tracking and identifying product
  • Ability to operate hand-held scanners, powered equipment, and basic maintenance on equipment

Responsibilities

  • Maintain sorter operation by removing full totes, replenishing empty totes, scanning totes and locations, and rearranging units for proper fill rates
  • Manage product deliveries by preparing/reviewing/verifying receiving documentation, processing/counting/separating/scanning product, unloading from trailers, organizing inventory, transferring to production stations, and maintaining records/logs/forms
  • Maintain quality, accuracy, and integrity of inventory/packages by removing damaged/expired product, resolving discrepancies, informing management of issues, and providing basic equipment maintenance (e.g., cleaning, changing labels/bags/ribbons)
  • Complete work assignments using policies/data/resources, collaborate with team, identify priorities/deadlines, communicate progress, and adapt to change/feedback
  • Ensure accurate packing/shipping by packing prescriptions, placing on conveyor, handling temperature-sensitive medication per specs, including supplies, stocking workstations, processing/labeling shipments with carrier software/equipment, and verifying paperwork

Skills

Shipping
Receiving
Inventory Management
Sorter Operation
Hand-held Scanner
Labeling
Merchandise Handling

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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