(USA) Freight Flow Associate at Walmart

Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Requirements

  • Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity
  • Operates forklift following company standards and guidelines safely
  • Uses policies, data, and resources to complete work assignments and priorities
  • Collaborates with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
  • Manages inventory flow, utilizes equipment appropriately, and handles merchandising and inventory exceptions
  • Provides member service by acknowledging members, identifying needs, assisting with self-service technology, purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues, and promoting products/services
  • Conducts safety sweeps, follows forklift spotting procedures, handles hazardous materials, follows steel standard guidelines, and reports unsafe situations
  • Properly zones areas, stocks/rotates merchandise, removes damaged/out-of-date goods, sets up/cleans/organizes displays, maintains modular integrity, receives/sorts/stages/delivers merchandise, ensures prominent display of promotional/seasonal items, processes defective merchandise, follows sanitation/food safety policies, and monitors shrink/security/safety risks
  • Assists with picking/staging club pick up orders according to policy, ensures timely and proper staging, and performs accuracy audits
  • Handles, moves, and displays goods safely; tracks goods, maintains in-stock levels, controls shrinkage; reports poor practices; uses inventory tools/equipment safely
  • Operates and maintains forklifts safely; reports poor/unsafe conditions or practices; notifies management of forklift issues
  • Proactively assists customers with technology services; models technology use; identifies and fixes shrink opportunities/problems; maintains equipment and ensures proper organization/stocking
  • Embraces differences, creates inclusive culture, supports associates, attracts talent
  • Works as a team and builds strong, trusting relationships

Responsibilities

  • Implement action plans using Open Door Policy and apply in business processes
  • Safely pick up, move, place, and position merchandise pallets using forklift
  • Identify priorities, deadlines, expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress; recommend improvements; adapt to change/feedback
  • Receive, stock, and organize merchandise/supplies from distribution centers/suppliers; correct shelf capacities; complete/retain paperwork/logs/documentation
  • Acknowledge members, provide guidance/support on self-service tech, assist purchasing/locating, resolve issues, promote products/services
  • Maintain facility safety via sweeps, forklift spotting, hazardous material handling/disposal, steel standards, and reporting/correcting unsafe situations
  • Zone sales floor, stock/rotate merchandise, remove damaged/out-of-date goods, set up/clean/organize displays, maintain modular integrity, receive/sort/stage/deliver merchandise, display promotional/seasonal items, process defective merchandise, ensure sanitation/food safety, monitor shrink/security/safety
  • Assist with filling club pick up orders, pick/stage throughout day, ensure proper selection/staging within timeframe, audit for accuracy
  • Track/maintain in-stock levels, control shrinkage timely; report poor practices/low stock
  • Use inventory tools/equipment safely
  • Operate/maintain forklifts safely; report issues/unsafe conditions
  • Engage/assist customers with technology; model/help others; identify/fix shrink/problems; maintain/fix equipment; organize/stock products
  • Create workplace of belonging, opportunities for associates to thrive
  • Build team relationships based on trust

Skills

Forklift Operation
Inventory Management
Merchandising
Customer Service
Safety Procedures
Stocking
Zoning

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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