Apparel Associate(Contract)-Escondido,CA
Position in Escondido, CA
Fast Facts
- Company: Walmart
- Location: Escondido, CA
- Job Title: Apparel Associate (Gig/Contract)
- This Escondido-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walmart team in Escondido, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Escondido, a key hub for the Retail And Apparel industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay: $14-$18/Hour (approx. $19.4k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- Join our Escondido team for this flexible role.
What You'll Do
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Escondido location.
About Walmart Apparel Departments
Walmart is one of the largest clothing retailers in the United States, selling billions of dollars in apparel annually across men's, women's, children's, baby, and plus-size departments. Apparel Associates manage the unique merchandising demands of clothing retail — maintaining folded table displays, organizing hanging racks by size and color, processing returns to correct locations, managing fitting rooms, and helping customers find the right styles and sizes. Clothing departments require more hands-on presentation maintenance than hard-goods areas, making this a detail-oriented, visually focused position.
Position Overview
Walmart is hiring Apparel Associates to maintain clothing department presentation and provide customer assistance at Supercenter locations. You will fold and organize merchandise tables, maintain size-sorted hanging racks, process apparel returns, manage fitting room operations, and assist customers with sizing, styles, and product locations across men's, women's, and children's clothing areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Fold and organize merchandise on display tables maintaining neat, size-sorted, brand-consistent presentations throughout the day.
- Sort hanging rack merchandise by size, color, and style ensuring customers can browse efficiently and find their sizes quickly.
- Process apparel returns re-hanging, re-folding, and returning garments to correct display locations in the department.
- Manage fitting room operations including customer item counts, room cleanup, and return-to-floor processing of tried-on items.
- Assist customers with sizing questions, style recommendations, and locating specific items across apparel sub-departments.
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be 16+ years of age. No prior apparel or retail experience required — an eye for visual organization and clothing presentation develops on the job. Friendly customer service attitude essential. Must stand and walk for full shift. Walmart offers competitive apparel associate pay, flexible scheduling, associate discount (great for building your own wardrobe), 401(k), stock purchase plan, health benefits, and advancement into apparel team lead and department coach positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Apparel Associate position pay at Walmart?
This role offers a pay range of $14 - $18. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Escondido.
Where is this Apparel Associate job located?
This position is based in Escondido, CA. Walmart has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Escondido.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Apparel Associate 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.
Do Walmart employees get discounts?
Yes, Walmart associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
How do I apply for this Apparel Associate position in Escondido?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. Walmart reviews applications on a rolling basis.
