Gresham Part-Time Opening:Backroom Associate
Role Based in Gresham
Role Essentials
- Company: Walgreens
- Location: Gresham, OR
- Experience: No experience required (Training provided).
- New Opening: Part-Time Backroom Associate
- This Gresham-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Walgreens team in Gresham, OR is growing.
- Benefit from working in Gresham, a key hub for the Retail Pharmacy industry.
What You Get
- Pay Rate: $15-$18/Hour (approx. $17.4k/Year)
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Join a friendly Gresham team with flexible shifts.
Day-to-Day
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Gresham environment.
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 Backroom Associate position pay at Walgreens?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $18. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Gresham.
Where is this Backroom Associate job located?
This position is based in Gresham, OR. Walgreens has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Gresham.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Backroom Associate 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.
How many hours per week is this part-time Backroom Associate role?
Part-time positions at Walgreens generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
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 pay weekly for this role?
Walgreens offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the Gresham facility.
