Freight Flow Associate

About the role

Operate a forklift to safely pick up, move, place, and position merchandise pallets while complying with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity. Manage inventory flow, receive and stock merchandise, and maintain accurate documentation throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift following company standards and guidelines.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.
• Receive, stock, and organize merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers, managing inventory flow and correcting shelf capacities.
• Provide member service by acknowledging members, identifying needs, offering guidance, assisting with purchasing decisions, and resolving issues.
• Maintain facility safety by conducting safety sweeps, following forklift spotting procedures, handling hazardous materials, and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Maintain the sales floor and merchandising presentation by zoning, stocking, rotating merchandise, setting up displays, and processing defective goods.
• Ensure club pick-up orders are filled accurately and staged according to company policy.
• Track goods, maintain in-stock levels, control shrinkage, and report inventory issues.
• Use inventory tools and equipment safely and correctly.
• Proactively assist customers with technology services and items, identify shrink opportunities, and maintain equipment.
• Embrace diversity, foster teamwork, and support a culture of belonging and inclusion.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, supporting Walmart’s regenerative goals.
• Deliver results with a customer-first mindset, balancing short- and long-term priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement, adapt to change, and support others through learning and development.

Requirements

• 90 days of prior 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, ELL, and short-form certificates.

Pay

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 (e.g., schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed). Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

2605 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-1802, United States of America.