(USA) Forklift-Merchandising Associate at Walmart

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

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

Requirements

  • Ability to operate forklift following company standards and guidelines safely
  • Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and standards for inventory management, equipment use, merchandising, safety, sanitation, and food safety
  • Capability to conduct safety sweeps, follow forklift spotting and hazardous materials procedures, and report unsafe situations
  • Skills in member service, including acknowledging members, identifying needs, providing guidance on self-service technology, assisting with purchases, locating merchandise, and resolving issues
  • Compliance with company ethics, integrity standards, and Open Door Policy
  • Ability to collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, communicate progress, and adapt to change

Responsibilities

  • Safely pick up, move, place, and position merchandise pallets using forklift
  • Receive, stock, organize merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers; manage inventory flow, handle exceptions, correct shelf capacities, and complete required paperwork
  • Provide member service by acknowledging members, identifying needs, guiding on self-service technology, assisting with purchases, locating merchandise, resolving issues, and promoting products/services
  • Maintain facility safety by conducting safety sweeps, following forklift spotting and hazardous materials procedures, adhering to steel standards, and reporting/correcting unsafe situations
  • Maintain sales floor and merchandising presentation by zoning areas, stocking/rotating merchandise, removing damaged/out-of-date goods, setting up/cleaning/organizing displays, maintaining modular integrity, receiving/sorting/staging/delivering merchandise, ensuring prominent promotional/seasonal displays, processing defective merchandise, and monitoring shrink/security/safety
  • Assist with filling club pick up orders by picking, staging products according to policy, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment, and performing occasional audits
  • Implement action plans for company policies/procedures, use Open Door Policy, and apply standards in business processes
  • Complete work assignments using policies/data/resources, identify priorities/deadlines, carry out tasks, communicate progress, recommend improvements, and adapt to change/feedback

Skills

Forklift Operation
Inventory Management
Merchandising
Customer Service
Safety Procedures
Stocking
Order Picking
Hazardous Materials 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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