(USA) Forklift-Merchandising Associate at Walmart

Amarillo, Texas, United States

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

Requirements

  • Ability to operate forklift safely following company standards and guidelines
  • Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and standards for inventory management, equipment use, merchandising, safety, sanitation, food safety, and ethics/integrity
  • Capability to conduct safety sweeps, follow forklift spotting and hazardous materials procedures, and report unsafe situations
  • Skills in zoning, stocking, rotating merchandise, handling defective/damaged goods, setting up displays, and maintaining modular integrity
  • Ability to assist with club pick up orders, including picking, staging, and auditing for accuracy within acceptable timeframes
  • Proficiency in using self-service technology, providing member guidance, resolving issues, and promoting products/services
  • Competence in managing paperwork, logs, documentation, and inventory exceptions
  • Ability to collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and partners; prioritize tasks; communicate progress; and adapt to change/feedback

Responsibilities

  • Operate forklift to safely pick up, move, place, and position merchandise pallets
  • Receive, stock, organize merchandise and supplies from distribution centers/suppliers; manage inventory flow; correct shelf capacities; complete/retain required paperwork
  • Provide member service: acknowledge members, identify needs, guide on self-service tech, assist with purchases, locate merchandise, resolve issues, promote products/services
  • Maintain facility safety: conduct safety sweeps, follow forklift spotting/hazardous materials/steel standard procedures, correct/report unsafe situations
  • Maintain sales floor/merchandising: zone areas, stock/rotate merchandise, remove damaged/out-of-date goods, set up/clean/organize displays, ensure prominent promotional/seasonal displays, process defective merchandise, monitor shrink/security/safety, follow sanitation/food safety policies
  • Fill club pick up orders: assist with picking/staging throughout the day, ensure proper selection/staging per policy, perform occasional accuracy audits
  • Comply with company policies/procedures/ethics by implementing action plans and using Open Door Policy
  • Complete work assignments/priorities using policies/data/resources; collaborate; identify priorities/deadlines; carry out tasks; communicate; recommend improvements; adapt to change

Skills

Forklift Operation
Inventory Management
Merchandising
Customer Service
Stocking
Safety Procedures
Hazardous Materials Handling
Order Picking
Sanitation
Product Display

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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