Experience with Walmart summer seasonal jobs?

Has anyone worked a summer seasonal job at Walmart before? I'm considering it for some extra cash and experience. What kind of tasks do you usually have to do, and is it a chill job overall?

Having known other high schoolers who've worked in a seasonal position at a similar big-box retailer, I can shed some light on what you might expect in a Walmart summer seasonal job. Generally speaking, a seasonal associate's responsibilities can vary a lot depending on the department they're assigned to. If you're in a general merchandise position, you might be stocking the shelves, keeping the store tidy, helping customers locate products, or assisting with checkout lines when necessary.

Most of the time, you'd be expected to provide excellent customer service, and you may also perform tasks like retrieving shopping carts and maintaining cleanliness in your department. If you're at the customer service desk, you'll likely process returns, handle special orders and resolve customer issues.

As for whether it's "chill", it may depend on the store's location and the time of day. Weekends and evenings often see more customers, so you may find those shifts busier. Still, many former associates report enjoying their experience because of the opportunity to interact with different customers and learn about retail operations.

It's also worth mentioning that you'll likely receive fairly comprehensive training before you start - this typically includes an orientation to understand Walmart's policies and department-specific training to learn about your specific job duties.

Just remember, retail jobs can be physically demanding (lots of standing, moving, lifting) and customer-oriented, so a positive attitude and patience are key.