Grocery Associate

Walmart Canada; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 19,207 - 27,355; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include maintaining standards, rotating stock for freshness, pricing and signing, food safety, and preparing modulars. Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, are common in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering customer service in a retail setting.
• Ability to keep the grocery area organized and customer-ready.
• Proficiency in stocking, signing, pricing, and shelf presentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Grocery Department Standards, keeping area clean and properly zoned.
• Rotate stock and remove expired products to ensure freshness.
• Ensure items are signed and priced correctly; manage markups and markdowns per procedure.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Stock and complete modulars; ensure full department readiness for customers.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines and company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Retail

Stocking

Inventory management

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

• Age – 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications

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

Primary Location

713 Westville Rd, New Glasgow, NS B2H 2J6, Canada

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