freight flow associate

Sam's Club; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Education benefit program (Live Better U)

Job summary

Join Sam's Club as a Forklift Operator in West Palm Beach, FL. You will be responsible for operating forklifts, organizing inventory, and providing excellent member service.

Candidates should have prior forklift experience and understanding of inventory management, with a focus on safety and efficiency. This position offers health benefits, paid time off, and a competitive hourly wage ranging from $20.00 to $28.00.

Qualifications

• 90 days of prior forklift experience with Forklift Certification.
• Ability to safely utilize pallet jacks.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Organize and manage inventory flow.
• Provide member service and assistance with purchases.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Position Summary

Complies with company policies, procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying them in executing business processes and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklift following company standards and guidelines by safely picking up, moving, placing, and positioning merchandise pallets.
• Complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources, collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners to identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations, carry out tasks, and communicate progress and information. Determine and recommend ways to address improvement opportunities and adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Receive stocks and organize merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers throughout the facility, managing inventory flow following company policy and procedures. Utilize equipment appropriately for merchandising, working inventory exceptions, correcting shelf capacities, and completing and retaining required paperwork, logs, and other documentation.
• Provide member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member needs, providing guidance and support regarding self‑service technology, assisting with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving member issues and concerns, and promoting company products and services.
• Maintain safety of facility according to company policies and procedures by conducting safety sweeps, following forklift spotting procedures, handling and disposing of hazardous materials, following company steel standard guidelines, and correcting and reporting unsafe situations to management.
• Maintain the sales floor and merchandising presentation in accordance with company policies and procedures by properly zoning the area, stocking and rotating merchandise, removing damaged or out‑of‑date goods, setting up cleaning and organizing product displays, maintaining modular integrity, receiving, sorting, staging, and delivering merchandise. Ensure prominent display of promotional and seasonal merchandise; process defective merchandise following company and regulatory policies and procedures for sanitation and food safety; and monitor the area for shrink, security risks and safety.
• Ensure club pick‑up orders are filled by assisting with picking orders throughout the day and staging, ensuring products are selected and staged according to company policy and procedures. Ensure Merchandising Associates pick orders within an acceptable timeframe and are staged properly, performing occasional audits for accuracy.
• Handle inventory moves and displays in safe and correct ways; track goods, maintain in‑stock levels, and control shrinkage in a timely manner; report poor inventory practices and low in‑stock levels in the assigned area; use inventory tools and equipment in safe and correct ways.
• Operate and maintain forklifts in safe and correct ways; report poor or unsafe conditions or practices in assigned areas; inform management when forklifts are not in proper working condition.
• Proactively identify customers who need help, actively engage them, assist them with technology services and items, model and help others with technology services, identify shrink opportunities and problems, and take steps to fix the problem. Properly maintain equipment and ensure products are organized and stocked in correct ways, promptly fixing any problems.
• Embrace differences in people, culture, ideas, and experiences to create a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected; create opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; help attract the best talent.
• Build strong and trusting relationships, communicate with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• Strengthen the team by helping develop and mentor others, recognizing contributions and accomplishments.
• Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; model the Walmart values to support a culture of integrity; hold oneself and others accountable.
• Act in a self‑less manner, consistently humble, self‑aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Deliver results while putting the customer first.
• Make decisions based on reliable information, balance short‑ and long‑term priorities, and consider how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on the purpose for all stakeholders.
• Display curiosity and desire to learn; take calculated risks and demonstrate courage and resilience.
• Drive continuous improvements; be open to and use new technologies and skills; support others through change.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase plan, company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting; PTO/PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes; amount depends on job classification and length of employment and meets or exceeds applicable laws.
• Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U: education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates; tuition, books, and fees paid by Walmart.

Compensation

The hourly wage range for this position is $20.00 to $28.00. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 90 days of prior forklift experience with Forklift Certification.
• Ability to safely utilize pallet jacks.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer Service Experience.
• Retail Experience.
• Experience supervising a team.

Location

Primary Location: 4295 45th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407‑1859, United States of America.

Legal Statement

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.