(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart•Champaign, IL

2d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Flow Associate receives, stocks, organizes, moves, and displays merchandise and supplies throughout the facility. The role manages inventory flow, maintains in-stock levels, corrects shelf capacities, handles inventory exceptions, completes required records, and helps control shrink. The associate operates and maintains forklifts and uses pallet jacks and other inventory equipment safely and correctly. The associate maintains the sales floor and merchandising presentation by zoning, stocking and rotating merchandise, organizing displays, handling promotional and seasonal products, and following sanitation and food-safety procedures. The role also assists with filling and staging club pickup orders and auditing order accuracy. Associates provide member service, including helping members with merchandise, purchasing decisions, issues, and technology services. This role requires following company safety, ethics, and operational policies; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions and inventory issues; and collaborating with coworkers and management. Associates are also expected to support a respectful, inclusive workplace, help develop teammates, act with integrity, serve members, and pursue continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 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.
Experience supervising a team.

Responsibilities

Receive, stock, and organize merchandise and supplies throughout the facility while managing inventory flow and completing required documentation.
Operate and maintain forklifts safely and correctly, and use pallet jacks and inventory equipment appropriately.
Track goods, maintain in-stock levels, control shrink, and report poor inventory practices or low stock levels.
Maintain the sales floor and merchandising presentation by zoning, stocking and rotating goods, organizing displays, handling seasonal and promotional merchandise, and processing defective merchandise.
Follow sanitation and food-safety policies and procedures.
Assist with picking and staging club pickup orders, ensure orders are selected and staged properly, and conduct occasional accuracy audits.
Provide member service by acknowledging members, identifying their needs, assisting with purchasing decisions and locating merchandise, resolving concerns, and helping with self-service technology.
Conduct safety sweeps, follow forklift spotting procedures, handle and dispose of hazardous materials according to procedures, and correct or report unsafe situations.
Identify shrink opportunities and problems with products, services, and work areas, and take steps to address them.
Collaborate with coworkers and managers, communicate progress and information, prioritize work, and adapt to change and feedback.
Promote a respectful and inclusive workplace, build trusting relationships, and help develop and mentor other associates.
Maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, and support continuous improvement and the adoption of new technologies and skills.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Company-paid education through Live Better U, including programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are covered.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Potential hourly premiums depending on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.