Backroom Associate

Job Title

Position Summary: Maintains and processes shipments for the Club in accordance with Company policies and procedures by developing and posting delivery schedules; compiling and organizing receiving reports; verifying merchandise counts; routing merchandise to proper locations; and paying expenses.

What you'll do:

Receives merchandise for the Facility, and organizes and maintains the Receiving area by following Company procedures, utilizing equipment appropriately; merchandising; and completing required documentation.

Tracks and processes claims by returning damaged goods; handling liquidation merchandise; maintaining and cleaning the clearance area; and utilizing technology to capture required reporting and documentation.

Maintains safety of facility by following all safety standards, procedures, and guidelines; conducting safety sweeps; following proper forklift spotting procedures; following proper procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials; following company steel standard guidelines; and correcting and/or reporting unsafe situations to facility management.

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.

Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Forklift Certification OR will obtain a Forklift Certification within 30 days of job entry date.

Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

Primary Location: 450 NORMAN DR, VALDOSTA, GA 31601-7708, 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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive 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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