It's an honest question. State your position, location and if you are feeling safe at work. I am a pharmacist currently working at Sam's Club pharmacy in Fullerton, CA and I do not feel safe at work (co-workers not wearing masks, people not washing... — read more
Why are whole families allowed in clubs?
Why isn't home office limiting how many people can come into a club at one time. I keep getting groups of four, five, and above. Even husbands and wifes could be limited to one or the other. The associates need protection, someone who cares that... — read more
Optical
Any word on Optical closing? We deal with members up close & personal, none of this 6ft distance, we have still been so busy to where it's hard to keep up with disinfecting glasses, dispensing tables. I had to go out and buy cleaners bc the store is... — read more
Layoffs in Nevada
I hope your governor doesn't do what he just did in Nevada. He ordered all non-essential businesses closed with the exception of grocery,pharmacies,gas stations and police and fire. All of our c-sinos and businesses that have gaming are shut down as... — read more
How do you sanitize pallets and cold shelves in your Sams's?
We offer up our produce foods upon wood pallets and also upon refrigerated shelves. Pallets seem prone to dust or trash and are randomly collected from available pallets in the back room from various shipments from all varieties ( chemical, grocery... — read more
Former associate with a question
First of all, bless you all for what you have been dealing with since the panic began... I went out with the night crew elimination last year after 25 years of service and never went through what you are going through now. Busy for a day or two prior... — read more
Optical Center will probably close.
They will probably close for a few weeks. Costco has already done this, at least in my area. Major clinics have also already stopped doing routine eye exams. Patients needing contacts will be told to order online. Conference calls today might confirm... — read more
Sam's Should Stop Putting Workers At Risk. Do The Right Thing
Associates are fearful of being around the mass people coming in everyday. It seems counterproductive when we are suppose to stay clear of large crowds yet that's all that is there. Do associates lives along with your faithful customers not matter at... — read more
Club Manager Conference Call 3/17
Can anyone tell us what the call is about?
Stop putting our lives in danger.
While the White House has suggested limiting gatherings to 10 people or less, state and local officials are giving orders for an altered American reality as coronavirus cases across the US reach over 4,490 – a jump of more than 1,000 from Sunday... — read more
Club Pickup
Really wish Home Office would make it clear on the website that placing an order does not guarantee that item will be available on the pickup date. So tired of people complaining they ordered it 3 days ago why don't we have it. No understanding that... — read more
First Quarter Bonuses
I am going to just take an educated guess that sams will redo the sales and profit projections so that we all get screwed out of a better bonus and blame it on payroll.
Points
I feel like the mangers should have to clock in like associates. We as associates gets points but however your managers can't get to work on time. Who agree with that. It's not right nor fair. Keep up with them lead by example. They are quick to... — read more
New club hours!
Are they allowed to change our hours from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. now that were opening at 9 a.m. is this happening at other clubs??
Why have "Sick Time" hours
What's the point of the "sick time" hours when nobody can use them? I have well over 100 hours just sitting in that bucket. And in this "crisis" nobody can use it while potentially being exposed to this virus. How about not being able to use them for... — read more
Our sick ours they took from us!
This company should let us use our built up sick hours we can’t touch right now to take time off work because of this corona virus. Anyone else agrees?
So now were "heros"
Just read an article saying people who work in the medical field and those of us are "heros" for working during this time. Absolutely ridiculous because half of us want the club to close down anyways. But apparently were feeding America whilst... — read more
Points
Our club, everyone calling out is still getting points. Our CM said unless you HAVE the virus it's not approved
Social Distancing
The CDC is recommending limiting the amount of patrons at social gatherings to 50 people or less for the next 8 weeks. But it's ok to have business as usual in our clubs? We have hundreds of members in our clubs at any given time. Schools... — read more
Stop club pick up
Home office: if you’re listening: STOP CLUB PICK UP FOR NOW! It’s too overwhelming completing 71 orders (not even a big volume club) when there is no merchandise and angry members. First come first serve. Stop club pick up!!!
New club hours
Starting Tuesday 9am-8pm will be new hours for time being
Returns after the fear is gone.
We already have had people bring back hundreds of dollars of food, because "they bought too much." I'm not sure what the company can do, but they better address this issue before it gets out of hand.
Final Check?
Last day was March 13, can anyone please tell me when I will receive last check and where I can find the amount since I am no longer on Walmart.one system. Thanks
Bakers & Cake Decorators
And just for the record, Bakers & Cake Decorators are 2 different positions. Bakers do bake breads that are frozen, although it's a bit more detailed than just throw it in the oven ! LOL However, cake decorators DO make plenty of things that... — read more
Walmart's Forced Rankings
The Home Office has gone to a burn and churn aka forced rankings method for their evaluations. Breaking it down, a certain % of associates are mandatorily ranked in the 5 groups of needs improvement, below expectations, meets expectations, exceed... — read more
FMLA Question
Are we protected by FMLA if our child is in a day care and the day care closes ?
It's just the national emergency flu...
Just the flu and we have this contained. It's beautiful.
Manager starting pay
Does anyone know when the new starting rate for MIT and new managers goes into effect? thanks
I don't want to say I told you so, but I told you so.
So many people were saying this chaos wouldn't happen. Now here we are at the beginning of the seriousness, and some are finally changing their tune. If you still aren't, you will soon. Things are about to get much worse. Just a previous person who... — read more
Club Pickup
Anyone else tired of being yelled at by members because we no longer have the merchandise they ordered? We are 4 days out from members even being able to place a pickup time. It is insane.
New Covid 19 policy was a sham for PR
They said we would be covered .. so it would get media coverage to make them look like they care then QUIETLY changed the policy and nobody knew till this morning. Oh and btw the email about deep cleaning and disinfecting all carts after every use is... — read more
School closings
Hi Does anyone know if our child’s school closes would Sedwick protect us or how would we go about taking off if we have no other option?
OT
Unlimited overtime approved. Let's see how long it last.
Complete silence
Haven't heard a single word about the YBM. The only thing that's happened is managers getting raises. I'm shocked and slightly impressed by the silence.
Merchandise Team Lead Yearly Pay Raise
So all my merchandisers and other positions at my club have told me they all got their yearly pay raise. I just checked my info and I still make the exact same amount. I only been with the company 3 years so I definitely ain't capped out. So will I... — read more
WalMart and Sams Club Coronavirus Policy
Announced today after news broke that a WalMart employee in Kentucky has the coronavirus: 1 - Effective through the end of April, the attendance policy is being waived for associates who feel ill or unwell to come to work (meaning no points will... — read more
TEAMLEADERS!!!
Does any other club have teamleads open up the building at 4 AM?
Bonus
Nobody has answers when asked when bonus will be in check. Anybody hear about a date.
Timely repost
Loved this one! Open Letter to Sam's Club Management Dear Bentonville, We are the little people. We are the people who take care of your members each and every day. We are the people who run your registers, stock your shelves, push your... — read more