Freight Flow Associate - New Location: Lathrop, CA

Walmart • Lathrop, CA

14h • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the founding team at Sam’s Club’s new Lathrop, California club. As a Freight Flow Associate, you help merchandise move efficiently from receiving to the sales floor, supporting inventory accuracy, club operations, and members’ ability to find products. The role involves unloading, stocking, and organizing merchandise; operating equipment such as forklifts; and working in a high-volume environment while maintaining safety and efficiency.

This is an opportunity to help establish the culture and member experience at a new club, work collaboratively with a supportive team, develop operational skills, and pursue career growth through training and development opportunities.

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.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, operate equipment, and follow safety guidelines.
• Dependable and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Able to work well on a team and communicate effectively.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, and organize merchandise from distribution centers and suppliers.
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment in accordance with company standards and guidelines.
• Move, stage, and position merchandise to support efficient inventory flow.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and assist with stocking and replenishment.
• Select and stage merchandise for club pickup orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly zoned areas on the sales floor and in the backroom.
• Monitor product quality, ensure proper rotation, and remove damaged or out-of-date merchandise.
• Follow safety standards, including hazardous-material handling and equipment procedures.

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, including PTO and/or PPTO; parental leave; family care leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U company-paid education program, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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