(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Sam's Club; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Live Better U education benefit

Paid time off and other leave options

Job summary

Sam's Club is looking for a dedicated associate in Marietta, GA to operate a forklift, manage inventory, and provide excellent member service. You will ensure safety and comply with company standards while assisting customers with their needs.

The position offers health benefits, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Prior forklift experience is required, along with team collaboration skills. Join us to enhance customer satisfaction and improve our service offerings.

Qualifications

• 90 days of prior experience with forklift certification and ability to safely utilize pallet jacks.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company policies and standards in executing business processes.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Provide member service by assisting with purchasing decisions.
• Maintain safety of the facility and equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Inventory management

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary

What you'll do: Comply with company policies, procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Operate a forklift following company standards and guidelines by safely picking up, moving, placing and positioning merchandise pallets.

Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data and resources, collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers and other business partners, identifying priorities, deadlines and expectations, carrying out tasks, communicating progress and information, and determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities, adapting to and learning from change, difficulties and feedback.

Receive stocks and organize merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers throughout the facility by managing inventory flow, following company policy and procedures for utilizing equipment appropriately, merchandising, working inventory, handling exceptions, correcting shelf capacities and completing and retaining required paperwork, logs and other documentation.

Provide member service by acknowledging members, identifying member needs, providing guidance and support to members regarding self‑service technology, assisting members with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving member issues and concerns, and promoting the company's products and services.

Maintain safety of the 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 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, ensuring prominent display of promotional and seasonal merchandise, processing defective merchandise following company and regulatory policies and procedures for sanitation and food safety, and monitoring the area for shrink, security risks and safety.

Ensure club pickup orders are filled by assisting with picking club pickup orders throughout the day, staging, ensuring products are selected and staged according to company policy and procedures, ensuring Merchandising Associates pick orders within an acceptable timeframe and are staged properly, and 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 assigned area, and use inventory tools and equipment safely and correctly.

Operate and maintain forklifts safely and correctly, report poor or unsafe conditions or practices in assigned areas, and inform management when forklifts are not in proper working order.

Identify customers who need help, actively engage them and assist them with technology services and items, model and help others with technology services, identify shrink opportunities and problems with products, services and work areas, take steps to fix the problem, properly maintain equipment, and ensure products are organized and stocked correctly and promptly fix any problems.

Respect the individual: Embrace differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; create a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; create opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; and help attract the best talent.

Respect the individual: Work as a team, build strong and trusting relationships, communicate with impact, energy and positivity to motivate and influence.

Respect the individual: Strengthen the team by helping develop and mentor others while recognizing others’ contributions and accomplishments.

Act with integrity: Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; model the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; hold oneself and others accountable; and support Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members and the world around us.

Act with integrity: Act in a selfless manner and consistently be humble, self‑aware, honest, fair and transparent.

Serve our customers and members: Deliver results while putting the customer first.

Serve our customers and members: Make decisions based on reliable information, balance short‑term and long‑term priorities, and consider how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.

Strive for excellence: Display curiosity and a desire to learn; take calculated risks; and demonstrate courage and resilience.

Strive for excellence: Drive continuous improvements, be open to and use new technologies and skills, and support others through change.

Benefits

• 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. PTO and/or PPTO 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

• 90 days of prior experience with forklift certification and 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.

Primary Location

150 COBB PKWY S, MARIETTA, GA 30060-9209, United States of America.

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