Shipping and Receiving Coordinator (Part-time)

As a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator at Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy, your main responsibilities include managing incoming and outgoing shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, organizing stockroom operations, and ensuring compliance with shipping standards. You will also collaborate with the team to prioritize tasks and enhance process efficiency.

To apply for the part-time Shipping and Receiving Coordinator position at Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy, you need a high school diploma and must be at least 18 years old. While not mandatory, having a year of experience in shipping and receiving or inventory control is preferred and will be beneficial for your application.

The part-time Shipping and Receiving Coordinator position at Walmart offers flexible shift options. You can work either a 1st shift from 7am to 7pm or a 2nd shift from 3pm to 3am, with both shifts consisting of a 10-hour workday. Additionally, all associates are required to work every Sunday without exceptions.

As a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator at Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy, you gain numerous benefits, including competitive pay, multiple health plans, 100% paid college tuition, performance incentive awards, a 401(k) match, and a 10% discount on Walmart store purchases. This role also comes with paid maternity and parental leave.

Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy ensures compliance in shipping pharmacy products by adhering to strict shipping standards, maintaining temperature control, and performing regular checks on documentation and inventory accuracy. The Shipping and Receiving Coordinator plays a key role in upholding these standards during packing and shipping operations.

When answering about your inventory management experience, focus on specific tasks you've performed, such as tracking inventory levels, conducting audits, and managing discrepancies. Mention how you ensure accuracy and efficiency in inventory control, as these skills are key for a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator role.

Discuss your approach to prioritizing tasks by explaining how you assess urgency, handle multiple shipments, and collaborate with your team to ensure timely processing. Provide examples of past experiences where your prioritization improved efficiency during busy periods.

If you encounter an inventory discrepancy, explain your method for investigating the issue, communicating with team members, and ensuring the records are rectified. Highlight your attention to detail and how you maintain accurate records to prevent future discrepancies.

Emphasize that compliance in shipping pharmacy products is critical to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence. Discuss specific compliance measures, such as temperature controls and accurate documentation, and how your role as a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator contributes to these standards.

Describe your systematic approach to packing and shipping, detailing checks you carry out to verify shipment details, such as double-verifying inventory lists and ensuring packaging meets required standards. Providing specific examples of how you've maintained accuracy in past roles will strengthen your answer.

Discuss the automated systems you're familiar with, particularly those used for tracking shipments and managing inventory. Talk about your experience in using these systems to enhance the efficiency of sorting and processing shipments, demonstrating your readiness for the tech-driven environment at Walmart.

Focus on your collaborative skills by highlighting instances where effective communication led to successful teamwork outcomes. Mention specific tools or methods you've utilized for communication in past roles, reinforcing your ability to work well in the Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy team.

Share your enthusiasm by discussing how the role aligns with your skills and career goals. Express an understanding of Walmart's values and how contributing to the pharmacy's efficiency excites you, demonstrating that you've researched the company and its mission.

Relate a specific challenge, such as a high-volume shipping period or a systems issue, and explain the steps you took to resolve it. Highlight your problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure, showcasing your readiness for the challenges in a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator role.

Explain the organizational strategies you employ, such as using lists, prioritizing tasks based on urgency, and maintaining a clean workspace. Mention tools or software that help you stay on top of your work, reflecting your proficiency in managing tasks effectively in a busy shipping environment.