(CAN) Grocery Associate

Walmart Canada; New Minas; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking a Grocery Associate in New Minas, NS. You will deliver excellent customer service, keep the grocery area clean and well organized, and support stocking and sales activities to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.

The role emphasizes food safety, shelf maintenance, and accurate signing and pricing while adhering to health and safety guidelines. A minimum starting pay of C$16.90 per hour is noted.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grocery department cleanliness, organization, and readiness for customers.
• Stock rotation and removal of expired or damaged products to ensure freshness.
• Ensure pricing, signing, and inventory accuracy per established procedures.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and safety guidelines to maintain a hygienic workplace.
• Assist with stocking, modular execution, and setting up shelf displays.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Job description

Position Summary...

Working as a Grocery 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, keeping the grocery area clean, organized, and well zoned, and supporting stocking and sales activities. As part of the team, you help ensure the store is always ready for customers and contribute to a positive, dependable shopping experience. This role is ideal for individuals looking for an engaging position in customer service or retail.

What You'll Do

Maintain Grocery Department Standards

Keeps the grocery department clean, organized, and properly zoned to ensure it is customer-ready at all times.

Stock Rotation and Product Quality

Rotates merchandise regularly and removes expired or damaged products to maintain freshness and quality.

Pricing, Signing, and Inventory Accuracy

Ensures merchandise is correctly signed and priced. Follows established procedures for ordering, clearance, markups and markdowns, signing, flagging, pricing, and labeling.

Food Safety and Sanitation

Follows food safety, handling, sanitation, and cleaning procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic work environment.

Stocking and Modular Execution

Ensures the department is fully stocked and ready for business by stocking merchandise and picks, completing downstocking as required, applying product protection when needed, and setting and completing modulars, including flex modulars and new shelf caps.

Health and Safety Compliance

Follows all Health and Safety guidelines and Company policies to maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free workplace.

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 $16.90.

Le taux horaire minimum pour ce poste débute à 16.90.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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

9121 COMMERCIAL ST, NEW MINAS, NS B4N 3E7, Canada

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