1st Shift Selector at BJ's Wholesale Club

Independence, Kentucky, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Wholesale, Logistics, DistributionIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required (college coursework, continuing technical education, or equivalent business experience preferred)
Preferred experience in a warehouse setting and operating Material Handling Equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks)
Ability to independently lift 50 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat on a frequent to continual basis in a refrigerated warehouse environment (temperatures as low as -20°F in freezer)
Ability to grasp, reach, push, or pull (e.g., boxes of product or hand truck) frequently
Ability to build pallets up to 6 feet tall with case weights up to 50 lbs
Endurance for continuous, fast-paced work
Strong accuracy and attention to detail
Basic math skills for verifying pallet ID numbers, heights, and counts
Ability to handle and prioritize requests from multiple sources
Ability to follow directions using a headset selection system (e.g., Vo Collect)
Maintain consistent attendance and prioritize safety at all times
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays; four-day work week (three weekdays and one weekend day) starting at 8 AM and ending when tasks are completed

Responsibilities

Properly, efficiently, and accurately select damage-free product to build pallets neatly and accurately according to customer specifications (labels facing out, arrows facing up)
Verify product against pick tickets and case labels; turn in complete, legible, accurate paperwork
Maintain required productivity level at 100% standard
Maintain accuracy levels at 99.9% standard
Check condition of pallets and exchange where necessary
Promptly report damage and all inventory discrepancies to supervisor
Maintain cleanliness and repair of dock and facility areas
Assist in ensuring pallets are wrapped and stacked for safe transport to storage
Safely operate appropriate Material Handling Equipment after training
Maintain all food safety, housekeeping, and other applicable standards
Ensure regular and consistent attendance
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ForkliftsReach TrucksOrder PickingPallet BuildingProduct VerificationHeavy LiftingPowered EquipmentInventory Accuracy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does BJ's Wholesale Club offer?

BJ’s pays weekly, offers eligible free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental memberships, generous time off programs including vacation, personal, holiday, sick, bereavement leave, and jury duty, benefit plans like three medical plans, HSA, dental, vision, flexible spending, and a 401(k) with company match (eligibility varies).

What is the work schedule for the 1st Shift Selector position?

It's a four-day work week with three weekdays and one weekend day, shifts starting at 8 AM and ending when tasks are completed.

What skills or experience are required for the Selector role?

Preferred experience in a warehouse setting and operating Material Handling Equipment is required; must maintain productivity at 100% standard, accuracy at 99.9% standard, lift 50-100 lbs, and safely operate equipment like forklifts after training.

What is the work environment like for Selectors?

Selectors work in temp-controlled perishable distribution centers ranging from 30 degrees in the cooler to -20 degrees in the freezer, involving frequent lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional 100 lbs, sitting, standing, walking, bending, and squatting.

What makes a strong candidate for the Selector position?

Strong candidates have warehouse experience, can operate material handling equipment, maintain high productivity and accuracy standards, lift heavy weights, work consistently in cold environments, and ensure food safety and cleanliness.