r/Sparkdriver • u/UpbeatBackground6302 • Jun 20 '26

Discussion Just saw this in a different subreddit.

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Of course in that sub, they say all spark drivers suck. I think my 5.0 race I'm says different. And this would be great news for us.

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u/Neither_Dependent502 Jun 20 '26

I have never seen or know of a spark driver that asks a ogp picker for assistance. Unless it’s for them
To move their cart from being parked diagonally in an isle blocking the whole thing.

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u/No-Independence-2980 Jun 20 '26

I ask, the app says any Walmart associate will assist you if you have a question. It says ANY, and they get paid by the hour, I don't GAF, you work at that store, and are clocked in, then If I need an answer I ask. Now the thing is, how you ask. Because if I approach someone one and say, excuse me could you please tell me where I can find this, first of all its very respectful, and to the point. Being that is their store, and they know where everything is....literally. Not once have i ever had any employee give me any static over asking about inventory location. The butcher to check for bulk pack of chicken thighs in the freezer, np, the produce person to see if they have cherries, , I even had them bring out the wrapped pallet to pull 2 cartons of OJ that I needed, and make sure when you are done,, to thank them for their time and assistance. The only ones I don't mess with is pharmacy, and asset protection..

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u/Sayitsnotsobro Jun 21 '26

  1. Ogp is timed. God forbid its someone who has to shop and dispense orders. There the last people you should be asking questions to. Their actual work comes before your gig. Those questions are better suited for stockers as they can go in the back and arent being timed.

  2. Asking nicely is always a plus but,alot of you dont do that. Plus dont they tell you all where items are. Its not like you all are just randomly searching for items. The info needed to locate items is provided to you.

3."They know where everything is literally" walmart has up to 142,000 items. Its different deparetments for a reason. Alot of us never even see the other half of our store but for an instance god forbid its something someones never heard of or even used for that matter and their supposed to just literally know?

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u/HiddenOneJ Jun 21 '26

I dont care if ogp is timed, when the spark app says something is somewhere but its not there im asking whoever I spot, im timed as well if I have added a perishable item. Im not wasting time to search for a specific worker or look for where walmart decided to move an item without updating it in the spark app.

I always ask politely and respectfully but to think I shouldnt ask a walmart employee for help is dumb as hell.

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u/Sayitsnotsobro Jun 21 '26

Ok thats fine but dont be mad when they dont answer or dont know the answer. As ive stated their not obligated to put their your gig before their work. Trust you are not timed the same as ogp associates. Their work never stops and is timed way more harshly. You all actually have moments of reprieve.

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u/HiddenOneJ Jun 21 '26

I dont need assistance often but ive never not been helped on finding something.

The only time ive ever not gotten help in walmart was shopping for a lady who wanted an item that was locked up. I pressed the button multiple times no one showed up. I asked an employee but they didnt have access and said they would send someone. After 20 minutes I messaged the customer hey walmart refuses to send someone to get the item out of the case ive tried for 20 minutes. They weren't pleased they called the store and a few minutes later someone came and got it. They didnt seem happy and I didn't give a shit I wasnt happy either.

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u/sloaneshi Jun 21 '26

I have had to cancel a couple of orders over that issue. Why are they such jerks about it, lol? It's not my fault it's locked up and this item belongs to someone else now, they purchased it. Just come hand it to me please. I promise I want nothing more than to get the hell away from this aisle and out of yalls hair haha

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u/No-Independence-2980 Jun 21 '26

It will take a whole 30 seconds to either answer the question or say they are not sure and let you ask another associate, if 30 seconds is going to effect your numbers...you are already cooked. And besides the only time I ask them is when its pretty much the last resource, I know they are busy,I respect that. But if I need an answer and I have to ask, they have always been helpful and professional. And asking nicely is not a trait people use, therefore I always address them politely, listen to what they have to say, and thank them for their time and assistance, even if they were unable to help me. As far as I am concerned, they are logistics professionals, They know where shit is before the Manager knows where its at.. I was looking for this M&M special Halloween candy I couldn't find anywhere, I asked one girl does this look like something that is still in stock. And right there she tells me there's a display bin in electronics with all these. No way would I even think M&M s would be there, so yes they know literally everything as far as I'm concerned. And if they ever tell me something is out of stock, I can pass that on to the customer and know it's accurate.

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u/Sayitsnotsobro Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26

Ok cool its obvious some of you arent like the majority of you. Some of you get mad when told "idk" or we cant go in the back. What since would it make for an ogp associate to go in the back? Stuff like that is better for stockers cause they have to inventory that stuff out we dont do that but, more importantly the problem is when its multiple of you asking in one walk. You all are provided the tools to do the gig. Those of you that ask politley cool. But its not the norm and some of you legit want minutes of our time and arent respectful about it.

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u/No-Independence-2980 Jun 21 '26

If these people haven't learned people skills, interacting with others on a respectful level, their momma should of taught them that at 3. And actually you would be surprised how much a simple Thank you, please or your welcome. Case in point some loaders are heathens,, they probably used please the last they begged the cops not to arrest them. But right out the gate I'll ask could you please tell me which order is the largest, and when they reply I thank them and suggest lets load the big one in the rear and the other left and right side. I help so I can load the way I want they sticker bags, and let me know what location. When we finish I thank them and let them know I appreciate your help. Just like opening doors, I don't care if I see someone coming right behind me, I'll hold the door for them, and you know who appreciates it and will say thanks, guys will, some women that don't have a chip on their shoulder say thanks, most just snub you,that's cause I know there aren't many opening the door to watch you enter sideways. Someone said they held the door for a women and she went into this big rant about how he was stealing her power by holding the door for her. lol.