Las Cruces Backroom Associate($16-$18/hr) | Hiring
Las Cruces Role Highlights
Role Essentials
- Role in Las Cruces: Backroom Associate
- Company: Walgreens
- Based in: Las Cruces, NM (a vibrant local hub)
- Required Experience: Entry-Level.
- Status: New Las Cruces listing (actively interviewing).
- This Las Cruces-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walgreens team in Las Cruces, NM is growing.
- Benefit from working in Las Cruces, a key hub for the Retail Pharmacy industry.
Rewards
- Salary: $16-$18/Hour (approx. $36.6k/Year)
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Clear growth pathways at our Las Cruces office.
Day-to-Day
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Retail Pharmacy.
Ensure Health and Wellness Accessibility
About Walgreens
As a leading neighborhood pharmacy and retailer, Walgreens is committed to championing the health and well-being of every community in America. The Backroom Associate is the organizational anchor of our front-end and pharmacy support operations. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Walgreens, you are joining a dedicated team defined by precision, care, and logistical excellence.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking detail-oriented, highly organized individuals to join our retail inventory team. As a Backroom Associate, you will be trained to master our stockroom operations, ensuring that essential health products, cosmetics, and convenience items flow seamlessly to the sales floor. You will serve as the backbone of our local supply chain, delivering the signature reliability that sets Walgreens apart in the pharmacy retail industry. This is an engaging role perfect for those who love organization and hands-on work.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Freight Intake: Process weekly tote and case deliveries from the corporate distribution center, sorting merchandise onto rolling carts by store aisle.
- Backroom Organization: Keep the stockroom perfectly organized, utilizing strategic binning methods to ensure overstock can be found quickly by the front-end team.
- Stock Replenishment: Push rolling carts to the sales floor, efficiently restocking shelves and facing products to ensure a pristine shopping environment.
- Reclamation Management: Sort and process damaged, defective, or expired goods in the backroom, packing them securely for return to the warehouse.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your organizational skills are rewarded with an excellent benefits package:
- Salary: Competitive starting pay of $15.50 to $18.00 per hour.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways to Pharmacy Technician training or Shift Lead roles.
- Exclusive Discounts: Generous employee discount on Walgreens brand wellness products, cosmetics, and everyday essentials.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age (with valid work permit) or 18 years of age upon application.
- No prior inventory or retail experience required as full training is provided.
- Must possess an incredibly sharp eye for detail and the ability to work independently in the stockroom.
- Ability to walk, bend, climb step stools, and safely lift up to 40 pounds regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Las Cruces Backroom Associate | Hiring position pay at Walgreens?
This role offers a pay range of $16 - $18. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Las Cruces.
Where is this Las Cruces Backroom Associate | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Las Cruces, NM. Walgreens has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Las Cruces.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Las Cruces Backroom Associate | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. Walgreens provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Walgreens offer for this position?
Walgreens provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Walgreens provide training for new hires?
Yes, Walgreens provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
What does a typical day look like as a Las Cruces Backroom Associate | Hiring?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Walgreens's Las Cruces facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
