Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate

Sam's Club; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Education benefits

Job summary

A large retail company is looking for a Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Joliet, IL. The role involves keeping shelves stocked, ensuring product quality, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants should be at least 18 years old. The position offers a pay range of $17.00 to $24.00 per hour, along with health benefits and a company-paid education program.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete all required job trainings and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Keep shelves stocked and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Pack ready-to-sell products and stock displays.
• Ensure high-quality products are available for members.

Skills

Experience with stocking

Customer service skills

Adaptability

Creative thinking

Job description

Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate

1 week ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

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: $17.00/hr – $24.00/hr

Position Summary

Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sam’s Club? Our members say one of the biggest reasons is our hard‑working, happy‑to‑help fresh food associates. Join our freezer, cooler, and deli team— you’ll keep shelves stocked, support the operations and sanitary conditions of our freezers and coolers that keep our products ready for members, and, when working in the deli, be on the front lines of customer service. Your smile can make the difference between a good and a great shopping experience.

Desired Attributes

• Passion for and experience with stocking and customer service
• Member satisfaction is your top priority
• Solution seeker and innovator who tackles obstacles head‑on
• Comfortable with change and quickly adapts to different work scenarios
• Curious and creative thinker, driving change through out‑of‑box thinking

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure high‑quality products are taken care of and available for members
• Keep shelves clean, maintain temperature control, verify expiration dates, and dispose of lesser‑quality food products
• Pack ready‑to‑sell products in proper containers and stock displays
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and member‑ready area

Other Responsibilities

Maintain safety of the facility by following all safety standards, procedures, and guidelines, including conducting safety sweeps and following proper forklift spotting procedures. Handle and dispose of hazardous materials, follow steel standard guidelines, and report unsafe situations to management.

Maintain the sales floor and merchandise presentation in the freezer/cooler/deli area, handling claims and returns; zoning the area; receiving and stocking merchandise; setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays; removing damaged goods; signing and pricing merchandise; completing required audits, paperwork, logs, and other documentation; and securing fragile and high‑shrink merchandise.

Provide member service by acknowledging members, identifying their needs, 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 for the freezer/cooler area, complying with food‑handling policies; operating, repairing, and sanitizing equipment; following cold‑chain procedures when stocking; cleaning the freezer/cooler/deli area (e.g., windows, mirrors, display cases and coolers); monitoring freezer/cooler 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, company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting, and PTO/PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes (amount depends on job classification and length of employment)
• 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 in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. 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: $17.00 to $24.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Complete all required job trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified

Primary location: 321 S Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60436‑1249, United States of America.

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.