Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate

Sam's Club; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading retail chain is seeking a Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Hickory, NC. You will ensure high-quality products are available, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer service. Candidates should have strong stocking and customer service skills, adaptability, and the ability to work flexible hours. Benefits include health coverage and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of job-required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of the facility by following all safety standards.
• Ensure high-quality products are available for members.
• Provide member service by acknowledging members and assisting with purchases.

Skills

Customer service

Stocking

Adaptability

Problem solving

Job description

Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate

This range is provided by Sam's Club. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $16.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Position Summary: Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sam’s Club? Our members say the biggest reason is our hard‑working and happy‑to‑help fresh food associates. Join our freezer, cooler, and deli team and you won’t just keep shelves stocked—you’ll play an important role in the operations and sanitary conditions of our freezers and coolers that keep our products ready for our members. When you’re working in the deli department, you’ll be on the front lines of customer service—your smile can make the difference between a good shopping experience and a great one.

Key Qualities

• You have a passion for and experience with stocking and customer service
• You keep member satisfaction as your top priority
• You’re a solution seeker and innovator who tackles obstacles head‑on
• You’re comfortable with change and quickly adapt to different work scenarios
• You’re a curious and creative thinker, driving change through out‑of‑box thinking

Impact You’ll Make

• Ensuring high‑quality products are taken care of and available for our members
• Ensuring shelves are clean, maintaining temperature control, verifying expiration dates, and disposing of lower‑quality food products
• Packing ready‑to‑sell products in proper containers and stocking displays
• Maintaining a clean, sanitized, and member‑ready area

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of the facility by following all safety standards, procedures, and guidelines, including conducting safety sweeps and using proper forklift spotting procedures
• Follow Company steel standard guidelines and correct/report unsafe situations to management
• Maintain the sales floor and merchandise presentation in the freezer/cooler/deli area in accordance with Company policies, including handling claims and returns, zoning the area, receiving and stocking merchandise, setting up displays, removing damaged goods, signing and pricing merchandise, completing required audits, paperwork, logs, and documentation, and securing fragile and high‑shrink merchandise
• Provide member service by acknowledging members, locating merchandise, assisting with purchasing decisions, providing deli products, resolving issues and concerns, and promoting the Company’s products and services
• Follow Company policies and procedures related to freezer/cooler areas, including complying with food handling policies, operating, repairing, and sanitizing equipment, following cold‑chain procedures, cleaning freezer/cooler/deli area (e.g., windows, mirrors, display cases), monitoring fans, drains, and doors for proper operation, and reporting issues to management

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
• Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more

Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English language learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Hourly wage range for this position: $16.00 to $23.00*. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the 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. Multiple premiums may apply if criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Application requires successful completion of all job‑required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if the position is offered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory and stock control
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Location

Primary Location: 2435 US Highway 70 Se, Hickory, NC 28602‑8301, United States of America

Additional Information

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑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.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail