(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart • Waterloo, IA

5d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Flow Associate receives, stocks, organizes, moves, and displays merchandise and supplies throughout the facility. The role includes operating and maintaining forklifts and using pallet jacks and other inventory tools safely and correctly. Associates manage inventory flow, maintain in-stock levels, correct shelf capacities, control shrink, complete required documentation, and report poor inventory practices, low stock levels, and unsafe conditions.

The associate maintains the sales floor and merchandising presentation by zoning, stocking and rotating merchandise, organizing displays, handling promotional and seasonal merchandise, processing defective goods, and following sanitation and food-safety procedures. The role also supports club pickup by helping pick and stage orders and auditing order accuracy. Associates provide member service, assist with purchasing and technology, and resolve member questions and concerns.

The position requires following company policies, safety procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity. Associates collaborate with coworkers and managers, communicate progress, adapt to change, support team development, and contribute to continuous improvement. The position is based at the Sam's Club facility at 210 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, Iowa.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience.
• Retail experience.
• Experience supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts according to company standards and guidelines to safely move, place, and position merchandise and pallets.
• Receive, stock, organize, and manage merchandise and supplies, including inventory flow, shelf capacities, inventory exceptions, and required paperwork and logs.
• Maintain inventory levels, monitor shrink, use inventory tools and equipment safely, and report poor inventory practices and low in-stock levels.
• Maintain the sales floor and merchandising presentation by zoning, stocking and rotating merchandise, organizing displays, handling promotional and seasonal goods, and processing defective merchandise.
• Follow sanitation and food-safety procedures and monitor assigned areas for shrink, security risks, and safety concerns.
• Assist with picking and staging club pickup orders and conduct occasional accuracy audits.
• Provide member service by identifying needs, assisting with purchasing decisions and locating merchandise, supporting self-service technology, and resolving issues and concerns.
• Maintain facility safety by conducting safety sweeps, following forklift spotting and hazardous-material procedures, applying steel standards, and correcting or reporting unsafe situations.
• Identify shrink opportunities and problems with products, services, equipment, and work areas; take steps to address them and keep products organized and stocked.
• Complete work assignments and priorities using company policies, data, and resources; collaborate with others, communicate progress, and adapt to change and feedback.
• Model company values, act with integrity, build trusting working relationships, recognize and develop others, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, 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.
• Company-paid Live Better U education program 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed