4. Attention: Note To Associate
The Job: To remove film from products
The Mess Up: Film wasn’t removed
The Cost: Pride
Every store employee knows that merchandising products on the shop floor takes a little bit of skill, even if it doesn’t seem like it to the outside world. You’ve got to accept the delivery, make sure it’s all accounted for, and then (perhaps most importantly) read the instructions.
One poor Walmart employee was clearly very focused on doing such a speedy job that they missed the huge red warning letters. It’s not as bad as making a mistake on national TV, but let’s face it, it’s still pretty embarrassing, especially as it ended up on social media sites like Facebook.