Walmart Hiring Process

Walmart Hiring Process: Application Steps, Interview Questions & Timeline

Hiring process information last updated February 1, 2025.

Overview

This guide explains how the hiring process works for Walmart’s common entry-level roles, including Cashier, Stocker, Personal Shopper, Cart Attendant, and Customer Service Associate.

Quick Facts

Minimum hiring age
16
Time to get hired
3–7 days
Background check
Required
Drug test
Sometimes required

Hiring Steps

1

Apply online

Candidates apply through the Walmart Careers website and complete a job questionnaire.

2

Online assessment

Applicants take a behavioral and situational judgment test.

3

Phone interview

Recruiters confirm availability, communication skills, and work experience.

4

In-person interview

Managers assess customer service, teamwork, and reliability.

5

Background check (and sometimes drug test)

Required before new hires can start.

Common Interview Questions

Q

Why do you want to work at Walmart?

Q

What does great customer service mean to you?

Q

Can you handle fast-paced work?

Q

How do you work under pressure?

Q

Are you reliable and on time?

Tip: Prepare specific examples from your experience that demonstrate your skills and fit for the role at Walmart.

Frequently Asked Questions

Latest Job Openings at Walmart

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(USA) Freight Flow Associate

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South Jordan, Utah
Yesterday
Freight Flow Associate Sam's Club #4718, 11278 S Jordan Gtwy, South Jordan, UT 84095-4111 $20.00 - $28.00/hr* Full time Shifts may vary Position Summary Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy: and applying these in executing...
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(USA) Freight Flow Associate

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San Diego, California
Yesterday
Freight Flow Associate At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet! Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying...
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(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart
San Antonio, Texas
Yesterday
Freight Flow Associate Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing business processes and practices. Operates forklift following company standards and guidelines by safely picking up, moving, placing, and positioning merchandise, pallets....
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(USA) Backroom Associate - Sam's Club

Walmart
Long Beach, California
Yesterday
Backroom Associate Maintains and processes shipments for the Club in accordance with Company policies and procedures by developing and posting delivery schedules compiling and organizing receiving reports verifying merchandise counts routing merchandise to proper locations and paying expenses. Receives merchandise for the Facility and organizes and maintains the Receiving area...
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(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart
Great Falls, Montana
Yesterday
Freight Flow Associate Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing business processes and practices. Operates forklift following company standards and guidelines by safely picking up, moving, placing, and positioning merchandise, pallets....
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(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart
Dublin, Ohio
Yesterday
Freight Flow Associate Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing business processes and practices. Operates forklift following company standards and guidelines by safely picking up, moving, placing, and positioning merchandise pallets....
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(PRI) Backroom Associate - Sam's Club 6225 9AM-6PM (Jueves y Viernes Off)

Walmart
Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
Yesterday
Backroom Associate - Sam's Club Provides customer service by acknowledging the customer identifying customer needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving customer issues and concerns and promoting products and services while maintaining a safe shopping environment Provides direction and guidance to associates on customer service approaches and techniques to...
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(USA) Backroom Associate - Sam's Club

Walmart
Moore, Oklahoma
Yesterday
Backroom Associate Maintains and processes shipments for the Club in accordance with Company policies and procedures by developing and posting delivery schedules; compiling and organizing receiving reports; verifying merchandise counts; routing merchandise to proper locations; and paying expenses. Receives merchandise for the Facility, and organizes and maintains the Receiving area...
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(USA) Freight Flow Associate

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Glen Carbon, Illinois
Yesterday
Freight Flow Associate Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices. Operates forklift following Company standards and guidelines by safely picking up, moving, placing, and positioning merchandise pallets....
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(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Yesterday
Freight Flow Associate Sam's Club #4703, 10600 Coors Blvd Bypass Nw Albuquerque, NM 87114-3930 $19.00 - $27.00/hr* Full time Shifts may vary Position Summary Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing...
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Hiring process information is based on publicly available sources including company career pages, applicant reports, and job postings. Actual hiring steps, timelines, and interview questions may vary depending on the position, location, and other factors. Are you a business owner or company representative? Contact us to suggest updates to this page.