General Merchandise Associate – Walmart – Truro, NS

Walmart Canada’s store in Truro, Nova Scotia is looking for a General Merchandise Associate to join their team. This is a Regular/Permanent position offering flexible scheduling across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights — making it a solid fit for candidates who value variety in their workday.

In this role, you’ll be a key part of the salesfloor experience, keeping shelves stocked, merchandise organized, and customers happy. From greeting shoppers to setting modulars and working recovery merchandise, every shift plays a direct role in helping Canadians save money and live better.

About the Role: General Merchandise Associate

As a General Merchandise Associate at Walmart Truro, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the appearance and inventory of your assigned area on the salesfloor. Your day-to-day work will include stocking merchandise, zoning assigned sections, moving feature merchandise to its modular home, and assisting customers with product location and purchasing decisions. You’ll also pitch in with Front End coverage and work alongside teammates to ensure the store runs smoothly at all times.

Keeping a safe, clean, and hazard-free work environment is a core part of this role. You’ll follow Company policies and procedures, complete safety sweep logs, and ensure that displays and fixtures remain secure. Strong communication with fellow associates helps maintain proper floor coverage throughout every shift.

Benefits and Salary

The minimum rate of pay for this position starts at $16.90 per hour. Walmart Canada also offers a solid range of benefits including comprehensive health benefits (based on hours/employment status), life insurance, paid time off, a store discount, stock options, Deferred Profit Sharing, access to the Live Better U education program, and EQ Health support.

Responsibilities

Working as a General Merchandise Associate at Walmart means owning your section of the store and making sure customers can always find what they’re looking for. These responsibilities keep the store running efficiently and create a positive shopping experience for every customer who walks through the door.

• Greet and assist customers in a polite and friendly manner, helping them locate merchandise and make purchasing decisions
• Resolve customer issues on the spot and refer concerns to the appropriate team member when needed
• Zone and maintain assigned areas on the salesfloor to keep merchandise tidy and well-organized
• Stock merchandise, downstock as applicable, and apply product protection when required
• Set and complete modulars, including flex modulars, and set new shelf caps
• Move feature merchandise to its designated modular home on the floor
• Work recovery merchandise from the Customer Service desk and other areas of the store
• Assist with Front End coverage and communicate with associates to ensure proper floor coverage is maintained
• Maintain a safe work environment by following Company policies, completing safety sweep logs, and keeping displays and fixtures secure

Requirements / Skills

Walmart is looking for candidates who bring a positive attitude and a genuine desire to help customers. The ideal candidate is flexible, a strong communicator, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment across a variety of shifts.

• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and night shifts as required
• Customer service mindset with the ability to engage shoppers in a friendly and helpful way
• Team player who can collaborate effectively with fellow associates to keep the store running smoothly
• Good communication skills to coordinate floor coverage and relay information to teammates
• Attention to safety with a commitment to following Company procedures and maintaining a hazard-free environment
• Physical stamina to stock shelves, move merchandise, and stay on your feet throughout your shift

How to Apply

To apply for this position, use the link below to visit the official Walmart Canada job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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