Freight Handler

$33,280 - $59,592/Yr

Walmart - Sacramento, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Sacramento, 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, 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 addition to the physical demands, you will also be responsible for various clerical and administrative tasks. This includes generating and maintaining forms, reports, and logs using computerized management software, performing weekly inventory checks, and tracking financial transactions. You will communicate with suppliers regarding equipment warranties and perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and extracting data from multiple systems. Proficiency in computer applications, including email, spreadsheets, and word processing, is required, and attention to detail will be critical in ensuring accuracy in your work. Walmart offers competitive pay along with performance-based incentive awards and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. This includes health benefits such as medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as financial benefits like a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits encompass parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, Walmart provides educational assistance through the Live Better U program, which covers tuition, books, and fees for various educational programs. Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on your job classification and length of employment, and all benefits are subject to change based on specific plan or program terms.

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.
• 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 email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• 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 a warehouse or supply chain environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Basic knowledge of financial transactions and reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan and stock purchase options.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and more.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company discounts for associates.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.