(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart•Lake Charles, LA

6d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Flow Associate receives, stocks, organizes, moves, and displays merchandise and supplies throughout the facility. The role uses forklifts and other inventory equipment safely, maintains inventory flow and in-stock levels, completes required records, and helps control shrink. Associates also maintain sales-floor presentation, merchandise displays, seasonal and promotional products, and sanitation and food-safety standards. The role assists with filling and staging club pickup orders and performs occasional accuracy audits. The associate provides member service by identifying needs, offering guidance and support with self-service technology and purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving concerns, and promoting company products and services. The position requires maintaining facility safety, reporting unsafe conditions and equipment problems, and following company policies and procedures. Associates are expected to work collaboratively, communicate progress, adapt to change, support coworkers, and demonstrate the company’s values of respect, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement. The position is based at the Sam’s Club at 2025 Sams Way, Lake Charles, Louisiana. The listed hourly wage range is $19.00 to $27.00, with possible premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Actual pay will meet or exceed the applicable local minimum wage.

Requirements

At least 90 days of prior experience with forklift certification.
Ability to safely use pallet jacks.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Receive, stock, organize, move, and display merchandise and supplies while managing inventory flow and completing required paperwork and logs.
Operate and maintain forklifts safely according to company standards; use inventory tools and equipment correctly and report unsafe conditions or equipment problems.
Maintain inventory levels, correct shelf capacities, report low in-stock levels and poor inventory practices, and help control shrink.
Provide member service by identifying needs, helping with purchasing decisions and merchandise locations, resolving concerns, and supporting members with self-service technology.
Maintain facility safety by conducting safety sweeps, following forklift spotting procedures, handling and disposing of hazardous materials properly, and reporting unsafe situations.
Maintain sales-floor zoning and merchandising presentation, including stocking and rotating goods, removing damaged or outdated products, organizing displays, and handling promotional and seasonal 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, ensure orders are selected and staged according to policy, and occasionally audit order accuracy.
Identify and address problems with products, services, equipment, and work areas; keep equipment and merchandise properly maintained and organized.
Collaborate with coworkers and managers, communicate progress, support and mentor others, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase benefit.
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 eligible programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are paid.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Potential hourly premiums based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.