Shipping Operations Associate
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Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmacy, Healthcare, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- High school diploma
- 18+ years old
- Availability to work a 10-hour shift on 1st shift (any time between 6am to 6pm), 2nd shift (any time between 3pm to 3am), or 3rd shift (any time between 9pm and 9am)
- Preferred: 1 year experience in shipping and receiving
- Preferred: 1 year experience in inventory control
Responsibilities
- Maintains sorter operation by removing full totes from the sorter tote location; replenishing empty totes at the sorter locations; scanning tote and location with a hand-held scanner; and rearranging individual units in totes to ensure proper fill rates
- Manages product deliveries by preparing, reviewing, and verifying receiving documentation and reports; processing, counting, separating, and scanning product; operating computer software and basic applications to track and identify product; unloading product from trailer manually or with powered equipment; organizing inventory and transferring them to production stations; and maintaining records, logs, and forms (for example, shipping manifests)
- Stocks drugs by using box cutters and knives to open boxes without damaging contents; monitoring product size and making adjustments when product is too large or small; labeling, scanning, and sorting drug types to ensure they are in the right location; transporting drugs and placing them in their designated locations; storing excess drugs on the overstock shelves or racks; and driving forklift to transport skid items in the pharmacy
- Maintains quality, accuracy, and integrity of inventory and packages by removing damaged or expired product; identifying and resolving discrepancies in records or files; informing management about incorrect or inefficient processes and improper service procedures; and providing basic maintenance to equipment (for example, cleaning, changing labels, bags, ribbons)
- Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback
- Ensures accurate packing and shipping of pharmacy products by packing prescriptions; scanning the leaflet and medication; placing the package on a conveyor to deliver it to the sorter; packing temperature sensitive medication according to drug specifications; ensuring needed supplies are included in each shipment; stocking workstations with needed supplies for packing and processing shipments; processing and labeling shipments using approved carrier software and equipment; and completing and verifying paperwork for pickup and delivery of shipments
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the starting pay for the Shipping and Receiving Coordinator position?
The starting pay is $18.00 per hour plus $2.00 for 2nd shift differential and $3.00 for 3rd shift differential.
Where is this position located and what are the shift requirements?
The position is located in Plainfield, Indiana, at the Central Fill Pharmacy. Shifts are 10-hour rotations: 1st shift between 6am-6pm, 2nd shift between 3pm-3am, and 3rd shift between 9pm-9am.
What are the minimum and preferred qualifications for this role?
Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma and being 18+ years old. Preferred qualifications include 1 year experience in shipping and receiving and 1 year experience in inventory control.
What does the work environment look like at Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy?
It's a specialized, automated pharmacy focused on fast and accurate prescription processing for retail locations, enabling patient care in communities without direct patient-facing roles.
What experience makes a strong candidate for this Shipping and Receiving role?
Candidates with 1 year of shipping and receiving experience and 1 year of inventory control experience are preferred, along with ability to handle physical tasks like operating forklifts and scanners.
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