Merchandise and Stocking Associate

Sam's Club; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off including parental leave

Tuition assistance program

Company discounts

Job summary

A leading retail company in Mankato is seeking a Merchandise and Stocking Associate for a physically demanding role involving inventory management, customer assistance, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced settings, prioritizes member satisfaction, and is able to lift heavy objects. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Keep member satisfaction as your top priority.
• Comfortable with change and adapt quickly.
• Problem solver who tackles obstacles head-on.

Responsibilities

• Promptly unload trucks.
• Assist fellow associates throughout the store.
• Sort and stock products on shelves and in the backroom.
• Engage with vendors and drivers positively.
• Maintain a clean and member-ready area.

Skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Member satisfaction prioritization

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Job description

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This role is a fast‑paced, physically demanding position that requires moving inventory, unloading trucks, fulfilling club pick‑up orders, and stocking shelves. As a team member, you help members find the items they need and maintain a clean, organized environment.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr – $24.00/hr

Position Summary

Do you like to work on your feet and keep things neat and organized? Our merchandising & stocking associates connect all of the dots to ensure members can find everything they need. Depending on the shift, your tasks may include moving inventory in the backroom, unloading trucks, fulfilling club pick‑up orders, or helping members while stocking shelves. From unloading trucks in the summer to filling ice cream in the freezer, this fast‑paced job is physically demanding—like being paid to go to the gym! Be part of a great team focused on making sure members find what they love, for less.

What we’re looking for

• You thrive in fast‑paced environments.
• You keep member satisfaction as your top priority.
• You’re comfortable with change and quickly adapt to different work scenarios.
• You’re a problem solver who tackles obstacles head‑on to ensure each task is completed with excellence.
• You can lift boxes and other heavy objects weighing more than 25 pounds.

How you make an impact

• Promptly unload trucks.
• Assist fellow associates as needed throughout the store.
• Sort and stock products on shelves and in the backroom.
• Engage with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and member‑ready area.

Other Responsibilities

Provides member service by acknowledging members and identifying member needs; guides members regarding self‑service technology; assists with purchasing decisions; locates merchandise; resolves member issues; and promotes the company's products and services.

Maintains safety of the facility by conducting safety sweeps; follows forklift spotting procedures; handles hazardous materials safely; adheres to steel‑standard guidelines; and reports unsafe situations.

Maintains sales floor and merchandise presentation by zoning areas; stocking, arranging, and organizing merchandise; setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays; removing damaged goods; signing and pricing merchandise; identifying shrink and damages; and securing fragile and high‑shrink merchandise.

Monitors food and merchandise quality by ensuring product rotation, code dating, recalls, and sanitation standards are met; ensures prominent display of promotional and seasonal merchandise.

Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity and implements action plans.

Completes work assignments and priorities using policies, data, resources; collaborates with managers, co‑workers, customers, and partners; identifies priorities, deadlines, expectations; communicates progress and information; recommends improvement opportunities; adapts to change and learns from feedback.

Ensures club pick‑up orders are filled by assisting with picking and staging throughout the day.

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; also PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• 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 paid by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change.

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $24.00*. 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 criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum qualifications listed.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications listed.

Primary Location: 1831 E Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001-5449, 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.

Seniority level

Entry level.

Employment type

Full‑time.

Job function

Management and Manufacturing.

Industries

Retail.