Freight Flow Associate

Position Summary

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, coworkers, 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 pickup orders are filled by assisting with picking club pickup orders throughout the day and staging ensuring products are selected and staged according to company policy and procedures. Performs occasional audits for accuracy. Handles moving 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. Operates and maintains forklifts safely. Reports poor or unsafe conditions or practices in assigned areas. 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.

• 90 days of prior experience with forklift certification
• Ability to safely utilize pallet jacks
• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Customer service experience
• Retail experience
• Supervising a team

The hourly wage range for this position is $20.00 to $28.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.

Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

• Health benefits:
  
  medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits:
  
  401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting
• Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, Live Better U education benefit program, tuition, books and fees paid by Walmart

579 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110‑2806, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a zero tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.