Checkout Team Associate - Vision Insurance

Neighborhood Market #5125 is a trusted retail grocery store located at 2310 S Union St, Opelousas, LA. As part of the Neighborhood Market brand under the Walmart umbrella, this store is dedicated to providing quality grocery and household products to the local community in a convenient and customer-friendly environment. The Neighborhood Market format is designed to offer a smaller, more neighborhood-focused shopping experience compared to larger Walmart Supercenters, emphasizing fresh food sections like deli, bakery, produce, and pharmacy services. The store prides itself on strong community ties, competitive pricing, and friendly customer service that make it a popular destination for everyday grocery needs. This specific location is seeking part-time Front End Checkout Associates to join their team. The role of Front End Checkout Associate is critical to the overall customer experience, acting as the direct point of contact between the store and its customers. Responsibilities include running registers, greeting customers with a smile, processing payments efficiently, and maintaining a positive and helpful demeanor throughout the shift. This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and engage with customers in a friendly manner, addressing questions and assisting with their needs whenever possible. The part-time schedule offers mid-shift and closing shifts, providing flexibility for those seeking work that fits their lifestyle. Walmart offers competitive hourly wages starting from $14 to $27 per hour, with additional performance incentives that may be awarded annually or quarterly. Also, this position may qualify for various premiums based on factors like schedule, facility, season, or specific tasks performed, with premiums ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 per hour. This compensation package ensures that employees are rewarded fairly for their efforts in delivering excellent service. Beyond compensation, Walmart Neighborhood Market #5125 emphasizes associate well-being and growth. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, ensuring that associates have access to essential healthcare services. Financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance contribute to long-term security and financial planning. Paid time off programs include parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave, which promote a healthy work-life balance. Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability coverage, company discounts to help with everyday purchases, military leave pay for eligible associates, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement. Associates also receive paid time off or paid personal time off (PTO/PPTO), which can be utilized for vacations, sick leave, holidays, or other personal needs. The amount of PTO correlates with job classification and length of employment but always meets or exceeds paid sick leave laws where applicable. An exciting aspect of working at Walmart is the access to the Live Better U program, a Walmart-paid education benefit designed for both full-time and part-time employees. This program provides opportunities ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Walmart covers tuition, books, and fees, emphasizing associate growth and career development. Walmart is committed to maintaining a safe and secure working environment, reflected in their strict drug-free workplace policy. This policy upholds a no-tolerance stance on the use of illegal drugs and alcohol during work hours, ensuring safety and productivity for all associates. Overall, joining the team at Neighborhood Market #5125 offers a chance to work in a community-centric environment that values employee support, competitive wages, and numerous benefit programs aimed at improving overall well-being and personal advancement.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ability to stand for extended periods
• availability for mid-shift and closing shifts
• basic cash handling skills
• willingness to maintain a positive attitude
• eligibility to work in the US
• compliance with drug-free workplace policy