Food/Consumables Team Associate

Walmart Supercenter #5488 located at 7530 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA, is part of the nationwide Walmart retail chain known for offering a wide range of products including groceries, apparel, electronics, and household essentials. Walmart is one of the largest employers in the world, providing competitive wages and opportunities for career advancement. This Walmart location operates as a supermarket and general merchandise store, serving the local community with a focus on customer satisfaction and quality service.

This part-time Food and Consumable Associate position at Walmart Supercenter #5488 offers an hourly wage ranging from $15 to $28 per hour, with actual pay adjusted to meet or exceed the minimum wage requirements for the job location. Additional compensation involves quarterly or annual performance incentives plus premium pay ranging between $0.35 to $3.00 per hour depending on factors like schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Associates will work mid-shift and closing shifts, engaging in tasks vital to customer service and merchandising. The role focuses heavily on meeting customer needs by managing incoming merchandise and creating appealing seasonal display features. The position aligns with Walmart’s commitment to providing a drug-free and safe work environment.

Food and Consumable Associates ensure merchandise is efficiently brought from storage to the sales floor, keeping inventory stocked and organized. They are responsible for creative merchandising which includes designing and setting up seasonal displays, ensuring the store layout is visually appealing, and products are accessible to customers. This role demands creativity, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills, all essential in driving sales and customer satisfaction.

Walmart also emphasizes comprehensive benefits even for part-time employees, including health (medical, vision, dental), financial (401k, stock purchase plans, life insurance), paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more), and additional perks such as adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, military leave pay, and a Walmart-paid education program called Live Better U. This program enables employees to pursue education paths from high school diplomas to bachelor’s degrees, with tuition and fees fully covered. Benefit eligibility varies based on job classification and length of employment.

Associates can expect to work in a dynamic, team-oriented retail environment where customer care and creative approach to merchandising go hand in hand. Having flexible shift schedules, collaborative work culture, and supportive management contribute to a balanced work experience. Walmart’s dedicated performance incentive structure rewards employees for their dedication and results during their tenure. Employees are also encouraged to balance work responsibilities with personal growth through the supported education programs and health/wellness benefits.