Merchandise Associate - Merchandise Associate Walmart Employee Review

5.0
May 3, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Employment security: Walmart is a big and well-known firm, so working there provided me a sense of employment security. Benefits: Walmart may provide a range of benefits, including health insurance, employee discounts. Opportunities for growth: Because Walmart is a huge firm with a wide variety of divisions and jobs, there may be chances for internal career progression. Team environment: Working closely with a team of other merchandise associates is a terrific opportunity to forge relationships and hone teamwork abilities. Training and development: To assist colleagues in strengthening their abilities and advancing their careers, Walmart provides training and development programs. As a merchandising associate, I am involved in a range of duties, including stocking shelves, arranging inventory, and serving clients. This gave my job a feeling of diversity and difficulty.

Cons

Physical demands: Working as a merchandise associate at Walmart may include standing for extended periods of time, moving big boxes, lifting those boxes, and carrying out repetitive actions. Regular hours: Merchandise associates may be asked to work unusual hours, such as early morning or nighttime shifts, depending on the demands of the shop. Fast-paced and high-stress environment: Walmart may be a stressful place to work, especially during peak shopping seasons like the holidays and back-to-school season. Customer service challenges: You could be in charge of communicating with clients, some of whom might be challenging or demanding. Limited autonomy: Some employees could discover that having limited autonomy or decision-making authority at work as a Walmart merchandising associate.

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Walmart Response
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful review. We love hearing this positive feedback.
5.0
Jun 2, 2015
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Pros

Advancement opportunities, great at developing skills, great place to learn a skill and grow your resume, or grow with the company.

Cons

Understaffing issues negatively affects all parts of their business. However, Walmart has increased their minimum hourly rate with hopes to attract more committed employees, and retain better employees.

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Walmart Response
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Thank you so very much for this review and advice. We value this and will be sharing with our leadership teams.
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