(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart • Southgate, MI

11d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing inventory flow, operating a forklift, and providing excellent customer service. The associate will ensure the sales floor and merchandising are presented according to company standards, assist with club pickup orders, and maintain a safe and clean work environment. The role also involves proactive customer engagement, technology assistance, and identifying/resolving shrink opportunities. Teamwork, integrity, and a focus on customer needs are essential.

Requirements

• 90 days of prior experience with Forklift Certification.
• Ability to safely utilize pallet jacks.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service Experience
• Retail Experience
• Supervising a team

Responsibilities

• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Operates forklift safely, picking up, moving, placing, and positioning merchandise pallets.
• Completes work assignments and priorities, collaborating with managers and coworkers.
• Receives, stocks, and organizes merchandise and supplies.
• Manages inventory flow, utilizing equipment appropriately, and correcting inventory exceptions.
• Provides member service by acknowledging needs, assisting with purchases, locating merchandise, and resolving issues.
• Maintains the safety of the facility according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintains the sales floor and merchandising presentation according to company policies and procedures.
• Ensures club pickup orders are filled accurately and staged properly.
• Handles, moves, and displays goods in safe and correct ways.
• Tracks goods, maintains instock levels, and controls shrinkage.
• Operates and maintains forklifts in safe and correct ways.
• Proactively identifies customers who need help and assists them with technology services and items.
• Identifies shrink opportunities and problems with products, services, and work areas and takes steps to fix the problem.
• Properly maintains equipment and ensures products are organized and stocked in correct ways.
• Works as a team, builds strong relationships, and communicates with impact.
• Helps, develops, and mentors others, recognizing contributions and accomplishments.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED