(USA) Backroom Associate - Sam's Club at Walmart

Gurnee, Illinois, United States

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

Requirements

  • Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards
  • Skills in utilizing equipment appropriately (e.g., forklifts)
  • Proficiency in tracking, processing claims, and using technology for reporting and documentation
  • Commitment to ethics, integrity, and Walmart values
  • Team collaboration, communication, and adaptability to change
  • Embrace differences, build relationships, mentor others, and promote a culture of belonging
  • Act with integrity, humility, self-awareness, and accountability
  • Customer-focused decision-making balancing short- and long-term priorities
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn, take risks, drive improvements, and adopt new technologies

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and process shipments by developing/posting delivery schedules, compiling/organizing receiving reports, verifying merchandise counts, routing merchandise, and paying expenses
  • Receive merchandise, organize/maintain the Receiving area, utilize equipment, merchandise appropriately, and complete required documentation
  • Track and process claims by returning damaged goods, handling liquidation merchandise, maintaining/cleaning the clearance area, and utilizing technology for reporting/documentation
  • Maintain facility safety by following safety standards/procedures/guidelines, conducting safety sweeps, following forklift spotting procedures, handling/disposing of hazardous materials per company guidelines, and correcting/reporting unsafe situations
  • Comply with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards using the Open Door Policy
  • Complete work assignments/priorities using policies, data, resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, partners; identify priorities/deadlines/expectations; communicate progress; recommend improvements; adapt to change/feedback
  • Embrace differences, create inclusive workplace, support associates, attract talent
  • Work as a team, build trusting relationships, communicate positively to motivate/influence
  • Strengthen team by developing/mentoring others and recognizing contributions
  • Model Walmart values, promote integrity/ethics/compliance, support regenerative goals
  • Deliver results customer-first, make decisions on reliable information, consider team impacts
  • Display curiosity, take calculated risks, demonstrate resilience, drive continuous improvements, support change with new technologies/skills

Skills

shipment processing
merchandise receiving
inventory tracking
forklift operation
hazardous materials handling
safety compliance
claims processing
documentation

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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