(USA) Freight Flow Associate at Walmart

Bowling Green, Kentucky, 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, follows procedures for equipment, merchandising, and documentation
  • Acknowledges members, identifies needs, provides guidance on self-service technology, assists with purchases, locates merchandise, resolves issues, promotes products/services
  • Conducts safety sweeps, follows forklift spotting and hazardous materials procedures, adheres to steel standard guidelines, reports unsafe situations
  • Properly zones area, stocks/rotates merchandise, removes damaged/out-of-date goods, sets up/cleans/organizes displays, maintains modular integrity, receives/sorts/stages/delivers merchandise, ensures prominent promotional/seasonal displays, processes defective merchandise, follows sanitation/food safety policies, monitors shrink/security/safety risks
  • Assists with picking/staging club pick up orders, ensures proper selection/staging within timeframes, performs accuracy audits
  • Handles/moves/displays goods safely, tracks goods, maintains in-stock levels, controls shrinkage timely, reports poor practices/low stock, uses inventory tools/equipment safely
  • Operates/maintains forklifts safely, reports poor/unsafe conditions/practices, notifies management of forklift issues
  • Proactively identifies/engages customers needing technology help, assists with technology services/items, models technology use, identifies/fixes shrink opportunities/problems, maintains equipment, ensures organized/stock levels, fixes problems promptly
  • Embraces differences, creates inclusive culture, supports associates, attracts talent
  • Works as a team, builds strong/trusting relationships

Responsibilities

  • Implement action plans using Open Door Policy for business processes
  • Safely pick up, move, place, and position merchandise pallets with forklift
  • Identify priorities, deadlines, expectations; carry out tasks, communicate progress, recommend improvements, adapt to change/feedback
  • Receive, stock, organize merchandise/supplies from distribution centers/suppliers, manage inventory exceptions, correct shelf capacities, complete/retain paperwork/logs/documentation
  • Provide member service through acknowledgment, needs identification, guidance/support, purchase assistance, issue resolution, product/service promotion
  • Maintain facility safety via sweeps, forklift spotting, hazardous materials handling/disposal, steel standards, unsafe situation correction/reporting
  • Maintain sales floor/merchandising: zoning, stocking/rotating, removing damaged/out-of-date goods, display setup/cleaning/organization, modular integrity, merchandise receiving/sorting/staging/delivery, promotional/seasonal displays, defective merchandise processing, sanitation/food safety compliance, shrink/security/safety monitoring
  • Fill club pick up orders: assist picking/staging throughout day, ensure policy-compliant selection/staging, verify Merchandising Associates meet timeframes/proper staging, conduct occasional accuracy audits
  • Handle/move/display goods safely/correctly, track/maintain in-stock levels, control shrinkage timely, report poor practices/low stock, use inventory tools/equipment safely
  • Operate/maintain forklifts safely/correctly, report poor/unsafe conditions/practices, inform management of forklift issues
  • Identify/engage customers needing tech help, assist with technology services/items, model/help others with tech, identify/fix shrink issues in products/services/work areas, maintain equipment, organize/stock products correctly, fix problems promptly

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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