About the position
As a Freight Handler at Walmart Supply Chain, you will play a critical role in moving products through our distribution network to the stores, ensuring that our customers receive the products they expect at an everyday low price. This position is essential in maintaining the flow of freight, which is fast-paced and requires a high level of productivity. You can expect the work to be physically demanding, involving lifting heavy cases in extreme climates, and there will be a strong emphasis on safety for yourself and your colleagues. Your role will directly impact the efficiency of our supply chain and the satisfaction of our customers. In this position, you will be responsible for handling and processing freight safely and accurately. This includes loading, unloading, order filling, packing, and processing freight in a timely manner. You will need to communicate any unsafe working conditions, damaged products, or improper procedures to management. Additionally, you will be expected to use freight handling equipment safely and maintain a clean work environment to ensure compliance with safety standards. Adhering to company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity is crucial, as is ensuring the quality and integrity of the freight being handled. You may also be assigned additional duties as needed. Walmart offers competitive pay along with performance-based incentive awards and a variety of benefits aimed at promoting a healthier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, while financial benefits encompass a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting time. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses. You will also receive paid time off (PTO) that can be used for various purposes, with the amount depending on your job classification and length of employment. Walmart's Live Better U program provides education benefits for associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for various educational programs. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on your job classification and length of employment, and benefits are subject to change.
Responsibilities
- Handles and processes freight in a safe and correct manner through the facility to the Stores.
- Loads, unloads, order fills, packs, and/or processes freight in an accurate and timely manner.
- Reports unsafe working conditions, damaged products, or improper procedures to management.
- Uses freight handling equipment safely and correctly.
- Maintains a clean work environment to ensure safety and compliance.
- Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
- Ensures freight quality and integrity.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to lift heavy cases and work in extreme climates.
- Strong focus on safety for self and others.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high productivity expectations.
- Experience in handling freight and using freight handling equipment.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution center.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures in a warehouse setting.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) plan and stock purchase options.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off for parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Education assistance for associates and dependents.
