Shipping Operations Associate
Flock SafetySalary not specified
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, LogisticsIndustries
Requirements
- Communicate with individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates)
- Ability to organize shipping processes by coordinating and monitoring trailer movement (e.g., in the yard, dedicated carriers)
- Assist leader and manager with ensuring effective dock and trailer utilization
- Complete paperwork for pick up and delivery of shipments and verify shipping paperwork
- Issue seals for trailers
- Move freight manually or with powered equipment to ensure it is loaded onto trailers
- Embrace differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences to create a culture of belonging
- Work as a team, build strong relationships, and communicate with impact, energy, and positivity
- Help develop and mentor others, recognize contributions
- Maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; model Walmart values
- Act selfless, humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent
- Deliver results while putting the customer first; make decisions based on reliable information
- Display curiosity, desire to learn, take calculated risks, demonstrate courage and resilience
- Drive continuous improvements, adopt new technologies and skills, support others through change
Responsibilities
- Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates)
- Organize shipping processes by coordinating and monitoring trailer movement (e.g., in the yard, dedicated carriers) and assisting leader and manager with ensuring effective dock and trailer utilization
- Support shipping process documentation by completing paperwork for pick up and delivery of shipments, verifying shipping paperwork, and issuing seals for trailers
- Ensure freight is loaded onto trailers by moving freight manually or with powered equipment
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What benefits are offered for this position?
Benefits include health coverage (medical, vision, dental), financial benefits (401(k), stock purchase, company-paid life insurance), and paid time off (PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting).
Is there a performance-based bonus for this role?
Yes, the position offers performance-based bonus awards in addition to competitive pay.
What is the work schedule like for this shipping clerk position?
Various schedules may be available, and details will be discussed during the interview process.
What key skills or responsibilities are involved in this role?
The role requires communicating verbally and in writing with customers, suppliers, and associates; organizing shipping processes by coordinating trailer movement; completing shipping documentation; and loading freight manually or with powered equipment.
What is the company culture like at Walmart for this position?
The culture emphasizes Respect the Individual by embracing differences and building team relationships; Act with Integrity by maintaining high standards and accountability; Serve our Customers and Members by delivering results; and Strive for Excellence through continuous improvement and learning.
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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