Food/Consumables Team Associate

Walmart Supercenter #1245, located at 5800 US Highway 98 N in Lakeland, FL, is part of Walmart, one of the world's largest retail chains known for its commitment to offering customers a wide range of quality products at everyday low prices. Walmart is a global leader in retail, operating thousands of stores across the United States and internationally. The company is renowned for its strong culture of customer service, diversity, and opportunities for career growth. It provides a dynamic work environment where employees are valued and supported through comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. The Walmart Supercenter #1245 serves the local Lakeland community by offering groceries, consumables, household goods, apparel, electronics, and more, striving to meet the diverse needs of its customers at any time of the day.

The available part-time role for Food and Consumable Associate at this Walmart Supercenter focuses on serving customers while ensuring that the store's consumable and grocery sections are well-stocked, attractive, and easy to navigate. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment and who take pride in creating appealing merchandise displays that draw customers' attention to seasonal and promotional items. The role involves moving incoming merchandise from the stockroom to the sales floor, ensuring appropriate stocking levels, and maintaining clean and organized shelves. Employees in this role work mid-shift and closing shifts, making sure that the store is fully stocked and visually compelling during peak shopping hours and ready for opening the next day.

Hourly pay for this position ranges from $14 to $27 per hour, with the actual rate meeting or exceeding the minimum wage required by law in the job location. Additionally, employees may receive performance-based incentives on an annual or quarterly basis. Extra premiums can also be earned depending on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed, with amounts ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 per hour. The opportunity to earn multiple premiums exists if the applicable criteria are met.

Working at Walmart includes access to a robust benefits program designed to support employees' mental, physical, and financial well-being. Health benefits available include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits such as 401(k) retirement plans, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance are provided. Paid time off options cover vacation, sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability insurance, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Walmart also offers Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program available for both full-time and part-time associates. This program supports associates in completing high school, earning bachelor’s degrees, learning English, and obtaining short-form certificates with tuition, books, and fees fully covered. Eligibility criteria depend on job classification and length of employment, and all benefits are subject to change based on specific plan terms.

The Walmart workplace maintains a strict drug-free policy to ensure safety and productivity for all employees. This no-tolerance policy towards illegal drugs and alcohol underpins Walmart’s commitment to a safe and respectful work environment. For candidates seeking a rewarding part-time retail role with growth opportunities and generous benefits in a community-focused environment, this Food and Consumable Associate position at Walmart Supercenter #1245 offers an excellent career starting point.