(USA) Freight Flow Associate at Walmart

Knoxville, Tennessee, 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, co-workers, customers, and business partners
  • Adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback
  • Manages inventory flow and follows procedures for utilizing equipment
  • Acknowledges members, identifies needs, and provides guidance on self-service technology
  • Assists members with purchasing decisions, locates merchandise, and resolves issues
  • Conducts safety sweeps and follows forklift spotting, hazardous materials, and steel standard procedures
  • Exhibits customer/member-centered behaviors: shows care, asks questions, exceeds expectations, uses resources effectively
  • Makes effective choices using policies, data, facts, and involves others as needed
  • Accepts responsibility, meets expectations, and identifies steps for work
  • Listens, asks questions, and communicates respectfully and professionally
  • Ensures work is done correctly, prioritizes tasks, and makes consistent effort

Responsibilities

  • Safely pick up, move, place, and position merchandise pallets using forklift
  • Receive, stock, and organize merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers
  • Merchandise products, work inventory exceptions, correct shelf capacities, and complete required paperwork
  • Provide member service, promote company products and services
  • Maintain facility safety by conducting sweeps, following procedures, and reporting unsafe situations
  • Maintain sales floor and merchandising presentation: zone areas, stock/rotate merchandise, remove damaged goods, set up displays, ensure modular integrity
  • Receive, sort, stage, and deliver merchandise; display promotional/seasonal items; process defective merchandise
  • Follow sanitation, food safety, shrink, security, and safety policies
  • Assist with filling club pick up orders: pick, stage, audit for accuracy, ensure timely processing
  • Communicate progress, information, and improvement opportunities
  • Determine and recommend ways to address improvement opportunities

Skills

Forklift Operation
Inventory Management
Merchandising
Customer Service
Safety Compliance
Stocking
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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