(USA) Backroom Associate - Sam's Club

Walmart•Ames, IA
•$17 - $25

About The Position

The Backroom Associate maintains and processes shipments for the Club according to company policies and procedures. The role includes developing and posting delivery schedules, organizing receiving reports, verifying merchandise counts, routing merchandise, receiving and organizing goods, and maintaining the Receiving area. The associate also processes claims and damaged or liquidation merchandise, maintains the clearance area, and uses technology to complete required reporting and documentation. The position supports facility safety by following safety standards and procedures, conducting safety sweeps, using proper forklift spotting procedures, handling and disposing of hazardous materials correctly, following steel standards, and correcting or reporting unsafe situations. Associates complete assignments using company policies and resources, collaborate with others, communicate progress, and adapt to changing priorities and feedback. The role also emphasizes respect for individuals, teamwork, integrity, customer and member service, continuous improvement, and supporting Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company. The position offers an hourly wage range of $17.00 to $25.00, with possible premiums in specified circumstances.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Forklift certification, or must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of the job entry date.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and post delivery schedules; compile and organize receiving reports; verify merchandise counts; route merchandise to proper locations; and pay expenses.
  • Receive merchandise and organize and maintain the Receiving area in accordance with company procedures, including appropriate equipment use, merchandising, and required documentation.
  • Track and process claims, return damaged goods, handle liquidation merchandise, maintain and clean the clearance area, and use technology for required reporting and documentation.
  • Maintain facility safety by following safety standards and procedures, conducting safety sweeps, using proper forklift spotting procedures, handling and disposing of hazardous materials correctly, following steel standards, and correcting or reporting unsafe situations.
  • Comply with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards by implementing action plans, using the Open Door Policy, and applying standards in business processes.
  • Complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners; communicate progress; and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Build trusting relationships, communicate positively, contribute to teamwork, and help develop and mentor others.
  • Maintain and promote integrity, ethics, and compliance; model company values; and hold oneself and others accountable.
  • Serve customers and members, make decisions based on reliable information, and consider how one's work affects the team's ability to deliver on its purpose.
  • Learn, adapt to change, take calculated risks, and support continuous improvement and the use of new technologies and skills.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave; PTO and/or PPTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • Company discounts.
  • Military Leave Pay.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Live Better U company-paid education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
  • Performance-based bonus awards.
  • Potential additional hourly premiums, ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 in specified circumstances.
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