(USA) Freight Flow Associate at Walmart

Canton, Ohio, 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 using the Open Door Policy
  • Operates forklift safely following company standards and guidelines
  • Uses policies, data, and resources to complete work assignments and priorities, collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
  • Manages inventory flow, follows procedures for equipment use, merchandising, inventory exceptions, shelf capacities, and documentation
  • Provides member service by acknowledging members, identifying needs, assisting with self-service technology, purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues, and promoting products/services
  • Maintains facility safety through sweeps, forklift spotting, hazardous materials handling, steel standard guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations
  • Maintains sales floor and merchandising presentation by zoning, stocking/rotating merchandise, removing damaged/out-of-date goods, setting up displays, modular integrity, receiving/sorting/staging/delivering merchandise, prominent promotional displays, processing defective merchandise, sanitation/food safety, and monitoring shrink/security/safety
  • Assists with club pick up orders by picking, staging, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and performing 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 unsafe conditions/practices or equipment issues to management
  • Proactively assists customers with technology services; models technology use; identifies and fixes shrink opportunities/problems; maintains equipment and organizes/stocks products correctly
  • Embraces differences, creates inclusive culture, supports associates, attracts talent
  • Works as a team, builds strong and trusting relationships

Responsibilities

  • Implement action plans for policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity
  • 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 inventory issues; complete/retain paperwork
  • Acknowledge members, provide guidance/support on technology/purchases, locate merchandise, resolve concerns, promote products/services
  • Conduct safety sweeps, follow forklift spotting/hazardous materials/steel standards; correct/report unsafe situations
  • Zone area, stock/rotate merchandise, remove damaged/out-of-date goods, set up/clean/organize displays, maintain modular integrity, receive/sort/stage/deliver merchandise, ensure prominent promotional/seasonal displays, process defective merchandise, follow sanitation/food safety policies, monitor shrink/security/safety
  • Assist with picking/staging club pick up orders per policy; ensure timely/accurate staging; perform audits
  • Track/maintain in-stock levels, control shrinkage timely; report poor practices/low stock; use tools/equipment safely
  • Operate/maintain forklifts safely; report issues/unsafe conditions to management
  • Identify/engage customers needing tech help; model/assist with tech services; identify/fix shrink issues; maintain equipment; organize/stock products; fix problems promptly
  • Create workplace of belonging; provide opportunities for associates to thrive/perform; attract talent
  • Build strong, trusting team relationships

Skills

Forklift Operation
Inventory Management
Merchandising
Customer Service
Safety Compliance
Stocking
Zoning
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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