Freight Handler

$33,280 - $59,592/Yr

Walmart - Porterville, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Porterville, CA

General Merchandise Retailers

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. Safety is a top priority, and you will be expected to focus on your safety and the safety of others while performing your duties. The role involves not only the physical handling of freight but also clerical and administrative support tasks. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining forms, reports, and logs using computerized management software. This includes performing weekly inventory checks, tracking financial transactions, and communicating with suppliers regarding equipment warranties. Your clerical duties will also involve filing, data entry, and extracting data from multiple systems, requiring proficiency in computer applications such as email, spreadsheets, and word processing software like Microsoft Office. Attention to detail and accuracy will be critical in this role, as you will be expected to comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity. In addition to the physical and clerical responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to work in various clerical positions, such as Service Shop Clerks, Quality Assurance Clerks, Administration Assistants, and Human Resources Clerks. This diversity in roles allows for a dynamic work environment where you can develop a range of skills and contribute to the overall efficiency of the supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Move products through the distribution network to stores.
• Lift heavy cases in extreme climates.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide clerical and administrative support by generating and maintaining forms, reports, and logs.
• Perform weekly inventory checks and track financial transactions.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding equipment warranties.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and extracting data from multiple systems.
• Use computer applications including email, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy cases and work in extreme climates.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in clerical tasks.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high productivity expectations.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with suppliers and team members.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in supply chain or logistics operations.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based incentive awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Company discounts for associates.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Education assistance for associates and dependents through the Live Better U program.