Fulfillment Center Flex Associate

Frequently asked questions

• Can I really set my own schedule? How does that work?

  A flex associate can choose from available shifts for job assignments they have been certified to complete. This is done through our scheduling platform, My Walmart Schedule.

• What does a standard flex shift look like?

  Flex associate meets at a designated meeting area to start shift. A Flex Support area manager should cover all start-up topics, process changes, engagement activities and any other pertinent information the Flex associate may have missed in the time between shifts. Flex associate completes proper stretches. Flex associate completes all pending Ulearns and any other required trainings prior to starting their shift. Flex associate receives an overview of work function assignment and tools needed for their shift. Flex associate goes to assigned work location.

• What benefits do flex workers receive?

  Flex associates are eligible for the following benefits starting day 1 of hire.
  
  Health and Well-Being Benefits

  • Mental health resources provided by Lyra are available to all associates on their first date of employment.
  • Supportiv allows you to connect and chat confidentially and anonymously for mental health and emotional support from people in similar situations through an online small chat group. It is available 24/7 at no cost to you.
  • My agile life is a text messaging-based coaching program that’s like having a digital health coach in your pocket.
  • Thrive Challenge – 21-day personal challenges
  • Fresh Tri – App to help build better habits
  • Fitness Pass / Fitness Center – Join a gym for just $9 per paycheck

  Time Away Benefits

  • Unpaid time off (not related to leave of absence) in GTA Portal just like full/part-time associates – not required to have a balance of regular Personal Time Off (PTO) and/or Protected Personal Time Off (PPTO) to have an unpaid time off request approved.
  • PPTO earning starts being earned at hire. The PPTO earned is based on the number of service hours logged.
  • Paid Time Off Plans and Earnings RatesAs a reminder, PPTO is there to help care for yourself, and family when an absence is unavoidable.
  • Personal Leave of Absence (unpaid) - eligible at date of hire
    • Dependent on the leave reason. May be subject to the facility’s discretionary approval.
  • Military Leave of Absence
  • Up to 30 days of paid military leave
  • Up to 12 months of paid differential

  Walmart+ - free membership for field associates
  Financial Well-Being

  • EVEN – based on bank and state eligibility.
  • Associate Stock Purchase: Eligible to participate

  Discounts

  • Discount Center
  • Discount Card – eligible approximately on the 91st day of continuous employment
    

• What does the interview process look like?

  • The People team will contact interested candidates and share with them the program details.
  • Candidates who are interested in moving forward with the process, will work with them to schedule a time for them to come into the facility for a tour, additional conversation, and assistance in the application process.
  • The facility tour will give you extra context on the role you’ll be filling, and grant you the chance to ask our team any lingering questions.
  • After that, if you’re determined to be a fit for the opportunity, you’ll receive a job offer.