(USA) Merchandising at Walmart

Houston, Texas, United States

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

Requirements

  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Keep member satisfaction as top priority
  • Comfortable with change and quickly adapt to different work scenarios
  • Problem solver who tackles obstacles head-on to ensure tasks are completed with excellence
  • Able to pick up boxes and other heavy objects weighing more than 25 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Promptly unload trucks
  • Assist fellow associates as needed throughout the store
  • Sort and stock products on shelves and in the backroom
  • Engage with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and member-ready area
  • Provide member service by acknowledging members, identifying needs, providing guidance on self-service technology, assisting with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues, and promoting products/services
  • Maintain safety of facility by conducting safety sweeps, following forklift spotting procedures, handling/disposing of hazardous materials, following steel standard guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations
  • Maintain sales floor and merchandise presentation by zoning areas, stocking/arranging/organizing merchandise, setting up/cleaning/organizing displays, removing damaged goods, signing/pricing merchandise, identifying shrink/damages, and securing fragile/high-shrink items
  • Monitor food and merchandise quality by ensuring product rotation, code dating, recalls, and sanitation standards; ensure prominent display of promotional/seasonal merchandise
  • Comply with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards
  • Complete work assignments and priorities using policies/data/resources, collaborating with others, identifying priorities/deadlines, carrying out tasks, communicating progress, recommending improvements, and adapting to change/feedback
  • Ensure club pick-up orders are filled by assisting

Skills

Merchandising
Stocking
Inventory Management
Unloading Trucks
Order Fulfillment
Customer Service
Heavy Lifting
Shelf Organization
Problem Solving
Teamwork

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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