Freezer, Cooler, and Deli Stocker Associate — New Location: Visalia, CA

Sam's West, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Sam’s Club Visalia, opening a brand‑new club at 300 South Court Street, Visalia, CA, is seeking dependable Freezer, Cooler, and Deli Stocker Associates. You’ll stock and rotate items, monitor temperature and dates, and keep displays sanitized to deliver a welcoming member experience from day one.

Join a founding team and help build operations in a fast‑paced, cold environment. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities to grow within Walmart/Sam’s Club while serving members with accuracy

Qualifications

• Experience with stocking and customer service.
• Comfortable working in cold environments (freezer/cooler).
• Strong attention to detail and food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Stock, rotate, and zone products in freezer, cooler, and deli areas following Cold Chain procedures.
• Monitor temperature control, expiration dates, and product quality; dispose of lower‑quality items.
• Handle claims and returns; sign and price merchandise; complete required audits, logs, and paperwork.
• Secure fragile and high‑shrink merchandise and maintain clean, sanitized, member‑ready displays.
• Clean freezer, cooler, and deli areas (windows, mirrors, display cases) and monitor fans, drains, and doors.
• Assist members with deli orders and provide friendly, knowledgeable service.
• Conduct safety sweeps; follow forklift spotting procedures and hazardous material handling guidelines.
• Operate, repair, and sanitize equipment safely; report unsafe conditions and equipment issues to management.

Skills

Stocking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

Position Summary

Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sam’s Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons 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 product 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. Be a part of a team that offers customers more of what they love, for less.

You will sweep us off our feet if:

• 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

You will make an impact by:

• 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 lesser‑quality food products.
• Packing ready‑to‑sell products in proper containers and stock displays
• Maintaining a clean, sanitized, and member‑ready area

The freezer, cooler, and deli stocker role is a great way to start a fulfilling career at Sam’s Club.

What you’ll do…

Join the Founding Team at Sam’s Club Visalia! Location: 300 South Court Street, Visalia CA 93291 Be part of something extraordinary from day one. Sam’s Club is opening a brand‑new club in Visalia, CA, and we’re looking for dependable, detail‑oriented, and member‑focused individuals to help bring it to life. As a founding associate, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the member experience, support club operations, and help create a culture of excellence from the ground up. If you enjoy working with fresh food, take pride in accuracy, and aren’t afraid of a cold environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Keep Fresh Favorites Ready for Every Member

As a Freezer, Cooler, and Deli Stocker Associate at Sam’s Club, you’ll help bring fresh favorites to life for every member. From keeping freezer and cooler items full, fresh, and easy to find to serving members in the deli, your work helps create the kind of clean, stocked, and welcoming experience members count on every time they shop. In this role, you'll spend your day stocking and rotating products, monitoring temperature control and expiration dates, maintaining sanitized display areas, and supporting a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while delivering a great member experience.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Be part of a brand‑new club opening and help build something from the ground up
• Play a critical role in keeping the club stocked and running efficiently
• Work in a fast‑paced environment where your work directly impacts member satisfaction
• Work alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and accountability
• Grow your career with one of the world’s leading retailers through training and development opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Stock, rotate, and zone products in freezer, cooler, and deli areas following Cold Chain procedures
• Monitor temperature control, expiration dates, and product quality; dispose of lower‑quality items
• Handle claims and returns; sign and price merchandise; complete required audits, logs, and paperwork
• Secure fragile and high‑shrink merchandise and maintain clean, sanitized, member‑ready displays
• Clean freezer, cooler, and deli areas (windows, mirrors, display cases) and monitor fans, drains, and doors
• Assist members with deli orders and provide friendly, knowledgeable service
• Conduct safety sweeps; follow forklift spotting procedures and hazardous material handling guidelines
• Operate, repair, and sanitize equipment safely; report unsafe conditions and equipment issues to management

We're Looking for People Who

• Are comfortable working in cold environments (freezer/cooler)
• Have strong attention to detail and food safety awareness
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Take pride in maintaining accurate and efficient operations
• Are comfortable using equipment and following safety guidelines
• Adapt quickly to changing business needs
• Are available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays
• Bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Why Sam’s Club?

At Sam’s Club, you’re not just starting a job; you’re building a career. As part of our founding Visalia team, you’ll help establish the culture, set the standard for excellence, and create an experience members will remember. Plus, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and access to LiveBetterU, our company‑paid education program.

Our Values

At Sam’s Club, the way we show up every day matters. Our values guide how we work, support one another, and serve our members:

• Respect the Individual — Strengthens the team by helping develop and mentor others; recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
• Act with Integrity — Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us. Acts in a self‑less manner and is consistently humble, self‑aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Serve Our Customers and Members — Delivers results while putting the customer first. Makes decisions based on reliable information, balances short‑and‑long‑term priorities, and considers how one’s own work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
• Strive for Excellence — Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, and demonstrates courage and resilience. Drives continuous improvement, is open to and uses new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.

At Sam’s Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• Other benefits include 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

The hourly wage range for this position is $19.00 to $27.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required 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. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position. Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

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

Primary Location

4545 S MOONEY BLVD, VISALIA, CA 93277-0000, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has 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. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom‑and‑pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you’re proud of.