Sales Associate

Walmart
Puyallup, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2022 CLOSED ON 3/20/2022

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Job Description

Apparel & Home Team Associate

This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary.

Essential Functions
An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Provides customer service by acknowledging the customer; identifying customer needs; assisting with purchasing decisions; locating merchandise; resolving customer issues and concerns; promoting products and services; operating equipment, such as cash registers and related tools, to process customer purchases using appropriate procedures for different payment types and items sold; maintaining a safe shopping environment; and appropriately representing and supporting the company's mission.

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.

Maintains the home and apparel area and merchandising presentation in accordance with company policies and procedures by stocking and rotating merchandise; removing damaged or out-of-date goods; setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays; signing and pricing merchandise appropriately; folding and hanging clothing; ensuring pricing labels/tickets are attached; returning merchandise to appropriate departments; processing defective merchandise; answering phone for the entire facility; completing ring sizing and repairs; changing watch batteries; piercing customers' ears; and monitoring the area of shrink, security risks, and safety.

Supports store operations by executing daily workload and processes; following One Best Way (OBW) standards and procedures; participating in team meetings to learn daily and weekly objectives; communicating with team leads to understand daily priorities; training with academy trainers to enhance and develop skills; and escalating business area issues or needs to facility leadership.

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.

Competencies
An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

Apparel - Assists customer with apparel items. Uses apparel sales and presentation techniques (for example, rack rules) to meet customer needs in a timely manner. Reports customer issues and concerns, unsafe displays and fixtures, and problems with apparel products, services, and work areas.

Stocking/Receiving - Follows proper procedures to prevent theft and loss when stocking, receiving, maintaining, and securing goods. Receives, stages, and delivers goods to appropriate areas throughout the Facility in a timely manner. Reports complaints and problems with products, services, and conditions in the stocking/receiving area. Uses stocking/receiving supplies and equipment according to company policies and procedures.

Customer/Member Centered: Serve the Customer/Member - Shows care and concern when serving our customers/members. Asks questions in order to understand customer/member needs. Uses policies and information in order to exceed customer/member expectations. Finds and uses the right resources (people, products, tools) at the right time in order to resolve customer/member requests.

Judgment: Make Effective Choices - Uses policies, procedures, and/or guides to make good choices. Uses data and facts in order to make day-to-day decisions and involves others as needed. Recognizes what might be a problem and informs those who can correct it.

Planning and Improvement: Plan for and Improve Work - Accepts responsibility and meets expectations for own work. Identifies steps needed in order t o carry out work as required.

Influence and Communicate: Share Information - Listens to others and asks questions to learn about what is needed. Communicates the right information to associates and leaders when they need it. Communicates in a respectful and professional manner.

Execution and Results: Get Results - Makes sure work is done correctly. Works on top priorities first. Makes a consistent effort to get results. Meets deadlines. Takes action in order to solve problems so work can be completed in a timely manner.

Ethics and Compliance: Perform to Ethical Standards - Follows company policies and procedures (for example, the Ten Foot Rule). Shows integrity and ethical behavior in all work situations. Reports ethical and compliance issues promptly.

Adaptability: Adapt - Adapts to changing work demands. Stays focused on own work when faced with change or difficulties. Stays open to and learns from assignments and feedback.

Published On 03/28/2019 This job description supersedes all prior descriptions Page 1 of 3
WMFH12553

Job Description

Apparel & Home Team Associate

Physical Activities
The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Observes associate, customer, or supplier behavior.

Enters and locates information on computer.

Moves up and down a ladder.

Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.

G rasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Visually locates merchandise and other objects.

Visually inspects equipment.

Safely operates large power equipment.

Reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Moves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Visually verifies and reads information, often in small print.

Sits for long periods of time.

Stands for long periods of time.

Work Environment
Working in the following environment is necessary to perform one or more of the essential functions of this position.

Works varying shifts as required.

Apparel & Home Team Associate

Signature
I have read and understand the essential functions for this position and certify that:

I have the ability to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
I do not have the ability to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All associates are required to wear a mask, equipment is sanitized, health screenings and temperature checks done before starting shift.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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