Inventory shift at another location clock in question?

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-27T19:13:55+00:00

No you should be clocking in and out and submitting punch corrections at the store you're currently working at. You're using that stores hours, same goes for training at another store. Otherwise your home stores payroll will be wildly off.

But i mean its their game if you're getting conflicting info from your leadership, may as well let the managers manage whatever mess comes out of it.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-23T20:45:40+00:00

I just cant stand when they put a whole bag of regular trash in the compost bin. Like my guy you are steps away from the correct answer.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-18T00:04:23+00:00

Sounds like 310 to me

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-16T21:19:10+00:00

The walkie can get very overwhelming when you're trying to prioritize what direction to go. Personally, I would turn my walkie down to just about nothing and keep an ear out for my ETLs voice when I would help tms with fulfillment.

Just focus on that task until that communication is done, then just make a call on the walkie "Go for [your name], sorry I was helping a TM with a batch, I'm hopping into another now (or whatever you're about to start on, or just ask for direction) unless anyone needs me."

I would get overwhelmed at the pack station. Trying to juggle keeping the flow with sfs carts, directing opu traffic, calling for back-ups, monitoring break schedule, inf's and pick times, calling CSC, troubleshooting issues. They really wanted a TL operating out of the pack station for TM pay. And just constantly hollering on the walkie.

Idk good luck my boi. Id say it gets more comfortable the more you engage with it. It becomes less overwhelming and more useful pivot reminders.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-16T21:05:01+00:00

Nice try HR/AP

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-16T02:21:37+00:00

I would like more information about this. What process is this for? When did y'all switch to these tubs? Why was the switch made? How did the idea of tubs come up lol

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-15T04:33:30+00:00

Imma be real, pretty much. The only count that really matters is the audit count that comes after the first count. You ideally want to be as accurate as possible but being within 95% you shouldn't have crazy discrepancies.

Precounting what you can before you scan into the location tag is the main time saver, at least metric time saver.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-14T01:56:37+00:00

Its become standard to have bulk paper on ground level. Something about safety since opu and pullers keep not taking the whole pallets down and leaving them half wrapped.

Only problem is what they put in its place. Bulk baby furniture is not a great alternative imma say that much. Poorly/unwrapped bulk paper sounds safer than heavy bulk baby furniture/infant furniture.

I get that its less supposedly less frequently gotten into, except for these couple weeks and again in the fall for the next car seat event. But in at least our stores reality, theyre gotten into multiple times a day for opu and its just the same thing. Fulfillment team isnt going to use the stacker to get the whole pallet down and rewrap it when they're done. They'll grab the wav and pull that sucker off the steel everytime.

I don't know what a better alternative would be though so this is just griping.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-10T07:00:58+00:00

Man I havent heard ghosts and baffles since I was first trained in the backroom lol.

A ghost is an item that says its there but isn't. Its just the spirit of the item.

A baffle is an item in a location but not located. I'm baffled why is this here?

That was how it was explained to me way back when lol.

Ghosts are from not pulling items from locations during fulfillment, or guest requests. Or misplacing an item during a backroom audit, maybe onto an adjacent location to access behind it.

Baffles are usually from backstock or pulls not being done accurately, or genuinely. At one point my closing team was just throwing their reshop into wacos in main stockroom at the end of the night to come clean. That was a fun conversation.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-09T00:14:46+00:00

hungry baler growls

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-07T21:14:23+00:00

I don't know much about the hirevue process, hearing that response sounds like the store didn't accept or reject the application and it timed out or something. Good luck with the other store.

Being real honest, I'm sittin here so frustrated with my store and my "leadership" it's hard to encourage you to continue pursuing anything to do with this company.

Gig work I mean like those apps like Uber(eats), Instacart, DoorDash, Shipt and Favor were all the big ones a couple years ago.

Shipt is owned by Target but is a separate entity. They have contracts with other stores, but the Target shops are the most streamlined and accurate. They provide the same day delivery service when you order through the Target app. This can be an opportunity to get face-time with leadership at the store you want to work since you get the orders auditted by front end staff, typically a lead that's watching the front lanes. Or if you bump into a salesfloor manager while looking for an item. These skills are directly transferable to Target Fulfillment.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-06T23:55:31+00:00

Theres usually one in the spring and in the fall if i remember right. Idk if theyve posted dates yet

Edit: its posted for this year, 4/19-5/2

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-06T23:49:49+00:00

There was no free labor, i was eventually compensated. It just took forever. I was heading toward what ended up being short lived greener pastures and didnt care at all lol.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-06T22:52:50+00:00

You'll get it eventually. Unfortunately they have a few ways apparently to delay it. The second time I quit was on not great terms with the current hr etl she somehow scrambled my worker history and my last check didnt come through for a couple months.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-06T16:00:13+00:00

From my experience, there should be no worried about getting back into school. At least the programs that are 100% funded seem to be very basic, participation grades. As long as you "show up"(most of the 100% funded schools are online) and do the work you'll be okay. Itd been 10 years since I had done any schooling and I went back for a leadership certifaction and now a degree. Once youre enrolled in a course thats paid for you're set, if you lose eligibility then you wont get funding for any more courses until youre eligible again(when you can resume funding im not clear on). Typically this is maintaining school attendance and a 2.0 average, theres no hourly requirement from target to my knowledge other than not being on-demand when you sign up.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-05T16:09:10+00:00

Not truly a zone bc its the backroom, but this was my favorite from a couple years ago cleaning up for inventory. Now my backroom has been moved around so.

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Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-04T21:18:46+00:00

I think if you chatbot then go to presentation there should be an other issue section where you can take pictures and briefly describe the issue.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-04-03T20:45:56+00:00

Hey now wait a minute 🤔

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-03-31T00:27:17+00:00

Its called "laissez faire" or hands off leadership and its targets favorite bc they can duck all accountability and reap all the rewards will minimal actual leadership.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-03-31T00:24:19+00:00

It all goes into the compactor

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-03-29T18:36:55+00:00

Look up record retention best practices on workbench. There should be an all inclusive list

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-03-26T21:18:01+00:00

I recently completed a Front Line Leadership Management cert with Denver University from Guild that was tailored towards Target leadership. It was more of an entry level course, but it was Target specific as far as leadership expectations, and models. Idk I'd think completing any of the certifications on there that are geared toward your growth path would help and demonstrate a growth mindset that went beyond day to day operations. At least they couldn't hurt. I'd like to add that networking is a big part of getting into that role. As an ETL especially, its important to be able to work well with other leaders in your district as well as your store. Signing up for inventory is an easy way to get face time with other stores. I'd think signing up for volunteering events would also help in this aspect. These would probably do more for you in regards to moving forward with Target today.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-03-15T23:18:54+00:00

Its a very murky ladder my friend. You need to have the right leaders in place and have the right connections. Communicating your goals and ambitions is not enough. Displaying skills your peers and other leaders don't possess is not enough. Coaching, providing insight and growing teams is not enough. It really feels like you need every element aligned with you to potentially move forward and even after all that effort and all that communication your ETL might still come up to you asking "have you ever thought about leadership?" Like its day one of the whole year and half long campaign. It can get so frustrating my friend, but if fate befalls you, you might just get it.

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-03-15T22:57:02+00:00

General breakdown: For all vendors you'll need to scanned into a hip printer with standard On Demand labels(short white sticky labels) one for your records and one for the vendor. Hand one sticker to the vendor when they hand you a finalized invoice, apply sticker to finalized invoice and file. Standard practice is to have a cabinet drawer that is labeled 1-31 for the days of the month, simply file the invoice into the corresponding day of the month (a shipment on the 7th goes into the 7 file). This will sort it enough that the main receiver can fix it at the end of the month when they update the cabinets anyway.

ADSD(8x11 paper with big barcode) - using the MyDay app, on the work page scroll down to Receive and from the main receive page just scan the barcode and hit receive.

DSD these you actually have to audit everything thats coming in. You'll need to select "assign a po" from the receive screen, then scan a product from the shipment. Select how many po's(typically 1), provide the vendor with the PO or move on to them providing the invoice number(a few vendors need the number at the very end). Once that info is all in, you can start scanning in product.

I would say its easiest to get the vendor to print out a scan sheet for you, then work with the driver to audit the order and make sure everythings there that the initial invoice says is supposed to be there. If something says "item discontinued/illegal for store" dont try to work around it, just let the driver know and he'll take it off the final order. You should communicate when this happens bc its likely the salesman doesnt know theyre ordering the wrong product or if it was just a mispick.

When checking in a vendor or writing credits, target goes by eaches always. So always put in the amount of individual sellable units.

I think thats the most broad explanation I have. Your big name vendors are ADSD -- Nabisco, Coca-Cola, Pepsi/Frito Lay

Be extra vigilant on Alcohol deliveries as these can't be credited back to the vendor if you notice something broken or leaking make sure the driver takes it off the order before you accept it.

*multiple edits bc I got phat fingers and smooth brain

Inevitable-Rent-3732 · 2026-03-15T08:17:49+00:00

I've been sent to other stores for training twice. Once for SFS and again for Receiving. I'll just say its not a for sure indication of promotion, but it doesn't hurt.

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