I’m sure that the scheduling system was implemented on purpose to eliminate the ones that neither can or want to be working their asses of for the company 24/7. They were counting on attrition. As for the ones that are going to say, I can’t see them... — read more
Block schedule
What is block schedule gonna be for floor associates?
New Backroom associates responsibilities coming in June
Backroom will be unloading all DCs(which will be truck to floor), paper, water and milk. With night crew's new hours they will be responsible for only Produce and freezer trucks. Backroom will also have to stock and will have a split schedule due to... — read more
Why are folks making such a big deal out of block scheduling?
I get that people are unsatisfied, but when was Sam’s “shy” to implement changes that don't go to the benefit of the associates, to say the least. Keeping up with these changes and shifts is an integral part of working at this company, so I someone... — read more
Inventory
Did anyone else’s club get their inventory date moved up? Ours is usually in August but they just told us it’s going to be May this year.
Cashier
Are cashiers exempt from block schedule? They all have school and so many other things.
Front end lead mss and block scheduling
The clubs already using block scheduling what shifts are available for the lead Cos/mss and the other front end cos ? And is the lead mss/cos going salary ? Or being eliminated ? Can anyone elplain the shifts for the front end cashiers and membership... — read more
Front end lead
With Block scheduling is the front end lead considerd a floor lead or no.
Front End Block Scheduling.
Does any of the clubs know undergoing block scheduling how it works for the front end. How does block scheduling work for COS’s ? I can’t see greeters pushing carts or cart attendants running the service desk. It’s ridiculous! Someone tell me front... — read more
Time to eliminate the backroom position!
Anybody in the club can receive trucks under the new system.
Backroom associates
Is there a sop or anything out saying the daily routine what all they must do everyday? They say company went paperless but there is still so many reports and no time.
What’s the method to the department eliminations at clubs?
I see that people report from various clbs about department eliminations, and most them are stating that different departments were eliminated. Is there any universal strategy by which the management is guided when it decides that a department at a... — read more
PTC Severance
Have any ptc's seen their severance package yet? There are several in our Market that have called asking if the severance package has been covered with me. So far nobody has seen their severance package and our Market.
Any news on marketing positions closing ?
I've heard mixed things on marketing going away . Any truth or timeline for this ?
Block scheduling
To the clubs that have started block scheduling.. how’s does it work for the jewelry department? Any JTL ‘s working in other areas of the club?? Yes.. there’s still a lot of JTL out there .. maybe not for long?? Who knows...
Elimination of photo department
Our club is going through a remodel and the photo department was eliminated. Associates are now cashiers. No choice of any severance package. This is your new job. Take or leave it.
Constantly changing schedule?
I'm a fairly new employee, been at Sam's club a few months. I write my schedule down when its posted but when i go back to check a few days or week later they have added and extra day. Im supposed to be part time and they keep giving me full time... — read more
AMA Thread - Let’s Share Some Knowledge
Let’s use this thread to ask anything about the clubs, corporate directions, all things Sam’s Club, and I will do my best to answer everyone’s questions. If I do not know the answer, we can brainstorm ideas here of how we can find the answers. I’ve... — read more
Instant Savings backers going away by the End of 1st Quarter
Effective immediately, you no longer have to yellow highlight Instant Savings, End of Season Savings, and New Lower Price discounts on signage for the sales floor. New Instant Savings price signs will look just like the One Day Event signage we have... — read more
Block Scheduling
Anyone know what the hours for maintenance will be any info would be great
Pay grades.
Does anyone know who is in what pay grade? A B C D
Who can feel safe in an environment that doesn’t care about the people?
And, I say this with full awareness that no company cares about it’s workers and that’s just the reality of corporate America, but I tend to think that Sam’s went one step more in that direction. Sam’s never gave the best pay or the conditions in the... — read more
Clubs are going through a big transition
The job codes are being cut to about 30 ish. We are being broken up into 4 groups. Fresh, Front end, floor partners, and night crew. Floor partners will have to learn all areas which we pretty much do anyways. Fresh is getting screwed over the most... — read more
Block Scheduling
For stores that already have this is it a store wide thing or only certain departments I only see fresh brought up when it's being talk about
Friendly advice
I feel bad for the associates and management that are feeling some kind of way about their work conditions and changes going on. I’ve been with the company for over 15 years and have worked at many clubs. Sams club has been good to me and has... — read more
MARKETING
Once and for all can someone please be honest un regards to marketing dept. I fill like im spinning my wheels is it going to third party as posted? Anyone please just the facts
Sam Walton would be so ashamed!
This is not the same Sam’s Club that Sam Walton started and loved! He loved his associates!! He knew that if he took care of his associates then they would take care of his customers! How hard of a concept is that!! They have gotten rid of the great... — read more
Receiving Overnight...
Has anyone heard how this new schedule will affect high tier clubs and their receiving overnight crews? Has it been a seamless transition? I don’t mind the new schedule, worked it before, just wondering how freight will get run in a timely manner.
Once you lose the focus of your people, you are on the path of uncertainty and eventual dissolution
Life is definitely not fair at any given time. Sadly it's ever revolving door or leadership will be its demise. Every new leader, on all levels of the company, think they can do it "better", do it "their" way. And none of them dare to think about the... — read more
Closing a department
Does anyone know when they will tell you if your department is closing? To be able to get a sergeant check?
It’s unfair they don’t let us know what there vision of the company future is
When we are given very little information about that is the final goal of these changes, than one couldn’t be too surprised what rumors are circulating at the speed of light. The secrecy has created a stressful atmosphere in which little of us... — read more
Am I the only one who still likes working here?
When I read posts here, I start wondering if I'm the only person here who still likes Sam's Club. I check this page because I like my job and I'm scared of losing - not because I hate the company and my life because of it. Am I really the only one... — read more
Inside source reveals Sam’s Club Divesture
The Waltons are looking to divest Sam’s Club from the enterprise. Talks are in the works with potential buyers.
Team Leads And Managers in FRESH (pay increases)
One Fresh manager will be cut. There will be only one fresh manager and two fresh teamleads running fresh. Two of the best all around team leads will be kept. Any team leads who do not know how to run their business or do not have a general idea... — read more
Meeting on Sunday
Any other clubs having a meeting after close on Sunday to announce all the new exciting changes coming our way?