Forklift-Merchandising Associate at Sam's Club in Columbia, South Carolina

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Position Summary...




What you'll do...



Complies 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
Operates forklift following Company standards and guidelines by safely picking up moving placing and positioning merchandise pallets
Completes 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 determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities and adapting to and learning from change difficulties and feedback
Receives stocks and organizes 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 exceptions correcting shelf capacities and completing and retaining required paperwork logs and other documentation
Provides member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member needs providing guidance and support to members regarding selfservice technology assisting members with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving member issues and concerns and promoting the companys products and services
Maintains safety of facility according to company policies and procedures by conducting safety sweeps following forklift spotting procedures following procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials following company steel standard guidelines and correcting and reporting unsafe situations to management
Maintains 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 outofdate 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 of shrink security risks and safety
Ensures club pick up orders are filled by assisting with picking club pick up orders throughout the day and staging ensuring products are selected and staged according to company policy and procedures ensuring Merchandising Associates pick orders within acceptable timeframe and are staged properly and performing occasional audits for accuracy
Inventory Handles moves and displays goods in safe and correct ways Tracks goods maintains instock levels and controls shrinkage in a timely manner Reports poor inventory practices and low instock levels in assigned area Uses inventory tools and equipment in safe and correct ways
Forklift Operates and maintains forklifts in safe and correct ways Reports poor or unsafe conditions or practices in assigned areas Tells Management when forklifts are not in proper working order
Technology Proactively identifies Customers who need help actively engages them and assists them with Technology services and items Models and helps others with technology services Identifies shrink opportunities and problems with products services and work areas and takes steps to fix the problem Properly maintains equipment and ensures products are organized and stocked in correct ways and promptly fixes any problems


Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent


Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence


Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments


Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us


Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent


Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first


Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders


Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience


Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change


At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!


-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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that 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 $18.00 to $25.00*


*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...



Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.


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




Preferred Qualifications...



Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.


Customer Service, Retail Experience, Supervising a team




Primary Location...

350 Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-2248, United States of America



About Sam's Club



Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners.

Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.

Sam's Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being welcoming of all people.



All the benefits you need for you and your family

• Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
• Free Membership and discounts in fresh produce
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
• Paid education assistance with college degrees through our Live Better U program
• Parental Leave
• Pay during military service
• Paid time off - to include vacation, sick leave and parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.



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