(USA) Freight Flow Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave

Company-paid education benefit program

Job summary

Sam's Club in Miami is hiring a Forklift Operator responsible for safely operating forklifts and providing excellent member service. Key duties include managing merchandise, ensuring facility safety, and assisting with club pick-up orders while engaging with customers. The position requires at least 90 days of forklift experience and a strong commitment to workplace safety. Competitive hourly wages and benefits are offered, including health coverage and a company-paid education program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to move and place merchandise.
• Provide member service by guiding customer purchase decisions.
• Monitor safety practices and maintain facility standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Team supervision

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Position Summary

Compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying them in business processes and practices. Operates forklifts safely following company standards, picking up, moving, and placing merchandise pallets. Prioritizes work assignments using policies, data, and resources while collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to meet deadlines. Provides member service by acknowledging members, identifying needs, guiding purchase decisions, resolving issues, and promoting the company’s products and services. Maintains facility safety, performs safety sweeps, follows forklift spotting and hazardous material disposal procedures, and reports unsafe situations. Keeps the sales floor and merchandising presentation in accordance with company policies, zoning the area, stocking, rotating merchandise, removing damaged goods, and setting up product displays. Monitors shrink security risks, ensures proper receipt, sorting, staging, and delivery of merchandise, and processes defective items according to sanitation and food‑safety regulations. Assists with club pick‑up orders, ensuring products are staged per policy and that associates complete pick‑up within the acceptable timeframe, performing audits for accuracy. Uses inventory tools, controls shrinkage, reports poor inventory practices, and ensures forklifts are in safe working order. Proactively identifies customers needing technology assistance, models services, and mentors team members. Embraces diversity, builds strong relationships, communicates with impact, and fosters a culture of belonging. Acts with integrity, upholds ethics, and supports the company’s goal of becoming regenerative by positively impacting associates, customers, and the community. Delivers results, balances short- and long-term priorities, and experiences continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits such as 401(k), stock purchase, and 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. Meets or exceeds required paid sick leave laws where applicable.
• Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U – company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates covering high school completion to bachelor’s degrees. Tuition, books, and fees are paid by Walmart. Eligibility depends on job classification and length of employment.

Compensation

The hourly wage range for this position is $20.00 to $28.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation may include premiums ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 per hour, based on schedule, facility, season, or a specific job performed. Multiple premiums may apply if criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

90 days of prior forklift experience with certification. Ability to safely use pallet jacks. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

Customer service experience, retail experience, supervising a team.

Location

8425 NW 13TH TER, MIAMI, FL 33126-1509, United States of America

Other Information

Walmart and its subsidiaries maintain a drug‑free workplace and enforce a no‑tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees to ensure a safe and productive working environment.