Things You Should Know About a Walmart Job

Whether you are looking for a job at Walmart or are already employed there, there are a few things you should be aware of. These things will help you get the most out of your employment experience.

Customer service department not available on the weekends

Whether you need assistance with your order, or have a question about the store, the Walmart customer service department is there to help you. You may not be able to reach a live person at all hours of the day, but you can contact one of the more than two million associates working under 69 banners. You can also use the company's app for online shopping and account management.

The official Walmart website offers a wealth of information, including the store hours for your local store. If you're not sure which time zone you're in, you can find out by using the store locator tool. If you want to get more personalized information, you can call the customer service number or email the company.

General Merchandise distribution centers

During the 1990s, Walmart quadrupled the square footage of its regional general merchandise distribution centers. These facilities serve as the backbone of Walmart's hard lines general merchandise distribution network. The RDCs receive goods from suppliers and pack them into pallets. Then, merchandise is moved to stores in accordance with store orders.

Walmart's import centers receive containers of merchandise from Asia Pacific and redistribute them to regional distribution centers. Some import centers ship directly to stores, while others redistribute merchandise to other regional distribution centers.

Walmart has been working to optimize its inventory and increase its productivity. It is slowly transitioning to automated systems. The company has partnered with Swisslog to integrate their technology into their facilities. This new technology will help the company increase the speed of order fulfillment.

Amazon Prime offers similar benefits to Walmart

Thousands of Walmart stores throughout the US are competing with Amazon Prime to deliver the best deals to customers. These two e-commerce giants are also known for their customer loyalty perks, but there's a new one in town: Walmart+.

Designed to compete with Amazon Prime's freebies, Walmart+ offers a host of free benefits and services. These include same-day grocery delivery, access to contact-free shopping in Walmart's stores, and mobile scan and go.

In addition to these benefits, Walmart+ subscribers can save $41 on their monthly bill compared to Amazon Prime. Plus, the service has a 30-day free trial.

Wages

Earlier this week Walmart wage raises announced by the company will be effective on September 25. The move will benefit nearly 565,000 employees in the U.S. and will bring the minimum wage to $12 an hour. This increase comes as the holiday shopping season is about to start.

The move is part of the company's effort to improve customer service and to retain good workers in a tight labor market. It will also give new hires a $10 pay raise after completing a training program.

Workers in the stocking workgroup will see pay increases between $13 and $19 an hour. The company's finance chief said the pay increases were a way to keep good workers in the job market.

Minimum days you can have off during your first few months

During your first few months at Walmart you will have the opportunity to try your hand at the new scheduling system. The new system allows you to receive a schedule 17 days in advance. This will give you a better chance at achieving a successful work-life balance.

If you are going to take advantage of the new scheduling system, you will need to get the details right. For example, did you know that you can actually miss up to five days within a six month period? This is a big deal since it can mean the difference between getting paid for that long holiday or not.

Hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

During the holiday season, Walmart does significant business. This makes the hours that Walmart opens and closes on certain days important. These include Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. The best way to find out which Walmart stores are open on these two days is to check the stores' websites.

The holiday season also means more people are off work and home to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. This can make it difficult to remember details like where to shop or when to pick up last-minute gifts. Luckily, Walmart offers free curbside pickup on Christmas Eve, so you can save yourself a trip to the store.

Rx for Less

Whether you're looking for a new drug, or just a great deal on something you already use, Walmart can be a great place to get it. The retail giant has recently introduced a prescription savings program called Rx for Less that can save you up to 85% off common medications.

The program offers discounts on thousands of drugs, including some common antibiotics, heart health medications, and mental health medication. Members receive a digital pharmacy savings card that they can present at the store to access these discounts.

The program is administered by MedImpact, a trusted pharmacy benefit management company. The benefits can be used at more than 4,000 Walmart pharmacies.