(CAN) General Merchandise Associate

Walmart Canada; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada in Waterloo, ON is seeking a General Merchandise Associate to deliver friendly customer service and keep the sales floor organized. You will assist customers, stock shelves, and support pricing and merchandising activities in the general merchandise area.

This role offers a fast-paced retail environment with shifts including evenings and weekends; minimum pay starts at $18.10 per hour, with opportunities to grow by helping customers save money and live better.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and professional customer service by helping customers with product selection and resolving concerns.
• Cover assigned areas of the sales floor and assist with front-end coverage when needed.
• Zone areas to maintain a clean, organized sales floor and recover merchandise from service desks.
• Stock merchandise, perform down stocking, and set modulars including new shelf caps.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment following store policies.
• Be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Job description

Position Summary...

Working as a General Merchandise Associate at Walmart Canada is a great opportunity to build valuable skills in a fast‑paced retail environment. In this role, you deliver excellent customer service by living Walmart’s values, maintaining a well‑organized and customer‑ready sales floor, and supporting stocking and sales activities across the general merchandise area. This position is ideal for individuals looking for an engaging role in customer service or retail while making a positive impact on the customer shopping experience.

What You'll Do...

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Deliver An Excellent Customer Experience

Provides friendly and professional customer service by greeting customers, assisting with product selection, promoting products and services, helping locate merchandise, supporting purchase decisions, and resolving or referring customer concerns as needed.

Sales Floor Coverage and Team Support

Covers assigned areas of the sales floor and assists with Front End coverage when required. Communicates with other associates to ensure floor coverage is maintained and customer needs are met.

Merchandising, Zoning, and Recovery

Zones assigned areas to maintain a clean and organized sales floor. Moves feature merchandise to its modular location and processes recovery merchandise from the Customer Service desk and other areas of the store.

Stocking and Modular Execution

Stocks merchandise and picks, completes downstocking as required, applies product protection when needed, and sets and completes modulars, including flex modulars and new shelf caps.

Safety, Cleanliness, and Compliance

Maintains a safe, clean, and hazard‑free work environment by following Company policies and procedures, completing safety sweep logs, and ensuring displays and fixtures are secure.

Flexibility (Availability/Work Schedule)

• Be open to working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs. Your adaptability helps ensure the store runs smoothly and customers receive consistent, high-quality service.

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES IN THIS ROLE

High Task Volume in a Fast-Paced Environment

• Manages overnight hours effectively and planning accordingly to stay energized and focused.
• Effectively manages work hours and plans ahead to maintain energy and focus throughout the shift.
• Handles a fast-paced workload with efficiency, ensuring large volumes of restocking and recovery are completed accurately and on time.

Physical Demands

• Performs physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, bending, and lifting inventory, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 20 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Performs repetitive tasks such as stocking, zoning, and organizing products with attention to detail and consistency to uphold store standards.

WHY YOU'LL ENJOY WORKING HERE

Energetic, Fast-Paced Environment

Thrive in a dynamic setting where every day brings something new.

Appreciation for Your Efforts

Your contributions are recognized and valued.

Career Growth Opportunities

Build your skills and advance your career with us.

Meaningful Impact

Take pride in helping customers save money and live better.

The minimum rate of pay for this position starts from $18.10.

Le taux horaire minimum pour ce poste débute à 18.10.

Minimum Qualifications

Age – 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications

Walmart will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

335 FARMERS MARKET RD UNIT 101, WATERLOO, ON N2V 0A4, Canada