(CAN) Grocery Associate

Walmart Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 2,040,053 - 2,905,530; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking a Grocery Associate to deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail setting. You will keep the Grocery Department clean and well zoned, assist with stocking, and ensure accurate signing and pricing to support sales activities.

The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and teamwork. Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Age – 16 or older.
• Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends or holidays.
• Customer-focused approach with numeric accuracy for signing and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Grocery Department standards, keep area clean, organized and ready for customers.
• Rotate stock and remove expired or damaged items to ensure freshness.
• Ensure correct signing, pricing, and orderly merchandising per procedures.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and cleaning guidelines.
• Stock merchandise and support shelf replenishment and modular setups.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and work schedules as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Retail operations

Stock management

Food safety awareness

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

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

• 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 $17.75.

Le taux horaire minimum pour ce poste débute à 17.75.

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

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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

Primary Location

777 MEMORIAL AVE, THUNDER BAY, ON P7B 3Z7, Canada

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