Freight Flow Associate

Sam's East • Sarasota, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for various tasks related to the flow of freight within the facility, including receiving, stocking, moving, and organizing merchandise. The associate will ensure efficient inventory management, maintain a safe and clean work environment, and provide excellent customer service. This role also involves operating a forklift and assisting with technology services for customers.

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

• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Operate a forklift safely to pick up, move, place, and position merchandise pallets.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources, collaborating with managers and coworkers.
• Receive, stock, and organize merchandise and supplies, managing inventory flow and utilizing equipment appropriately.
• Provide member service by acknowledging needs, assisting with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, and resolving issues.
• Maintain the safety of the facility according to company policies and procedures, including conducting safety sweeps and handling hazardous materials.
• Maintain the sales floor and merchandising presentation according to company policies, including zoning, stocking, rotating merchandise, and setting up displays.
• Ensure club pickup orders are filled accurately and efficiently, assisting with picking and staging orders.
• Handle, move, and display goods in safe and correct ways, track goods, maintain instock levels, and control shrinkage.
• Use inventory tools and equipment safely and correctly.
• Operate and maintain forklifts safely and correctly, reporting any issues.
• Proactively identify and assist customers who need help with technology services and items.
• Identify and fix shrink opportunities and problems with products, services, and work areas.
• Properly maintain equipment and ensure products are organized and stocked correctly.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Company paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates

What This Job Offers

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