(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Wal-Mart•Hendersonville, TN

27d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices. Operates forklift following Company standards and guidelines by safely picking up, moving, placing, and positioning merchandise pallets. 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. Receives, stocks, and organizes merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers throughout the facility by managing inventory flow; following company policy and procedures for utilizing equipment appropriately; merchandising; working inventory exceptions; correcting shelf capacities; and completing and retaining required paperwork, logs, and other documentation. Provides member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member needs; providing guidance and support to members regarding self-service technology; assisting members with purchasing decisions; locating merchandise; resolving member issues and concerns; and promoting the company's products and services. Maintains safety of facility according to company policies and procedures by conducting safety sweeps; following forklift spotting procedures; following procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials; following company steel standard guidelines; and correcting and reporting unsafe situations to management. Maintains the sales floor and merchandising presentation in accordance with company policies and procedures by properly zoning the area; stocking and rotating merchandise; removing damaged or out-of-date goods; setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays; maintaining modular integrity; receiving, sorting, staging, and delivering merchandise; ensuring prominent display of promotional and seasonal merchandise; processing defective merchandise; following company and regulatory policies and procedures for sanitation and food safety; and monitoring the area of shrink, security risks, and safety. Ensures club pick up orders are filled by assisting with picking club pick up orders throughout the day and staging; ensuring products are selected and staged according to company policy and procedures; ensuring Merchandising Associates pick orders within acceptable timeframe and are staged properly; and performing occasional audits for accuracy. Inventory: Handles, moves, and displays goods in safe and correct ways. Tracks goods, maintains in-stock levels, and controls shrinkage in a timely manner. Reports poor inventory practices and low in-stock levels in assigned area. Uses inventory tools and equipment in safe and correct ways. Forklift: Operates and maintains forklifts in safe and correct ways. Reports poor or unsafe conditions or practices in assigned areas. Tells Management when forklifts are not in proper working order. Technology: Proactively identifies Customers who need help, actively engages them, and assists them with Technology services and items. Models and helps others with technology services. 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, and promptly fixes any problems.

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 following Company standards and guidelines
Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources
Receives, stocks, and organizes merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers throughout the facility
Provides member service
Maintains safety of facility according to company policies and procedures
Maintains the sales floor and merchandising presentation in accordance with company policies and procedures
Ensures club pick up orders are filled
Handles, moves, and displays goods in safe and correct ways
Operates and maintains forklifts in safe and correct ways
Proactively identifies Customers who need help, actively engages them, and assists them with Technology services and items

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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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.

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