Personal Shopper Needed-Wood River Area | Hiring
Local Job Overview: Wood River
Role in Wood River: Personal Shopper Employer: Walmart (Hiring in Wood River) Worksite: Wood River, IL
Pay: $15-$21/Hour (approx. $39k/Year) Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
What You'll Do
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Wood River location.
- This Wood River-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walmart team in Wood River, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Wood River, a key hub for the Retail And E-commerce industry.
About Walmart Personal Shopping Service
Walmart Personal Shoppers handle the growing wave of delivery and pickup orders placed through the Walmart app and website — not just groceries but general merchandise including electronics, home goods, clothing, and seasonal items. Unlike OGP associates who focus primarily on grocery, Personal Shoppers fill complex multi-department orders that require navigating the entire store, making real-time substitution decisions, and staging diverse product types that range from frozen food to furniture accessories in a single customer order.
Position Overview
Walmart is hiring Personal Shoppers to fulfill multi-department customer orders placed through the Walmart app and website at Supercenter locations. You will shop the entire store filling orders that span grocery, general merchandise, electronics, apparel, and home goods — selecting items with the same care and judgment a customer would use shopping for themselves.
Key Responsibilities
- Fill multi-department customer orders navigating the entire Supercenter using the Walmart fulfillment handheld device.
- Select quality products across grocery, GM, apparel, electronics, and home departments with customer-level care and freshness judgment.
- Make intelligent substitution decisions when ordered items are out of stock, selecting comparable alternatives customers will appreciate.
- Stage completed orders in designated holding areas organized by pickup time slot and delivery carrier assignment.
- Maintain pick rate speed targets while preserving accuracy and product quality across diverse merchandise categories.
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be 16+ years of age. No prior retail experience required — Walmart trains you on the fulfillment system and pick procedures. Strong product knowledge across multiple store departments develops quickly on the job. Must walk extensively and lift up to 50 lbs. Walmart offers competitive personal shopper pay, flexible scheduling, associate discount, 401(k), stock purchase plan, health benefits, and advancement into digital team lead and fulfillment operations roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Personal Shopper Needed-Wood River Area | Hiring position pay at Walmart?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $21. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Wood River.
Where is this Personal Shopper Needed-Wood River Area | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Wood River, IL. Walmart has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Wood River.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Personal Shopper Needed-Wood River Area | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. Walmart provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Walmart offer for this position?
Walmart 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.
What does a typical day look like as a Personal Shopper Needed-Wood River Area | Hiring?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Walmart's Wood River facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
Do Walmart employees get discounts?
Yes, Walmart associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
