Forklift Driver Full Time at BJ's Wholesale Club

Royal Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Prior forklift operating experience preferred, but not required
Must successfully complete required training and certification processes
Ability to stand and move continuously on hard surfaces most of the time
Ability to frequently bend, climb, crawl, handle, pull, reach, and stoop to examine/scan merchandise
Ability to frequently lift objects up to 30 pounds
Ability to lift and move heavy/awkward objects over 30 pounds with assistance

Responsibilities

Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner. Inspects forklifts prior to use and follows established safety standards
Loads and unloads merchandise and materials to and from delivery trucks. Inspects and prepares delivery trucks for unloading. Accurately receives all merchandise and materials delivered to the club
Lifts, reserves, and drops pallets of merchandise to and from the overhead steel and the sales floor. Prepares pallets for safe reserving by wrapping, strapping, stacking, labeling, and correcting broken pallets
Transports merchandise, material, and pallets safely throughout the club. Utilizes a pallet jack as needed
Stocks, rotates, and stores general merchandise and food merchandise. Ensures that merchandise is fully stocked. Handles damaged and spoiled merchandise in accordance with company policies and procedures
Ensures the club is neat, clean, and organized. Performs general maintenance duties including removing trash and cardboard from the club
Participates in daily club openings and closings. Returns merchandise back to the sales floor
Greets all Members. Provides Members with prompt and courteous service and assistance. Assists Members in locating merchandise
Maintains all club policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned and works in other departments as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Forklift OperationMerchandise TransportLoading and UnloadingPallet PreparationInventory InspectionGeneral MaintenanceSafety Procedures

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered to team members at BJ's Wholesale Club?

Benefits include weekly pay, free BJ’s memberships for you and a household member, generous paid time off for vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty, flexible health benefits with medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA options, a 401(k) with company match, and an employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount.

What is the salary or pay structure for the Forklift Driver position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is the Forklift Driver position remote or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key responsibilities and skills are needed for the Forklift Driver role?

Key responsibilities include operating a forklift safely, loading and unloading trucks, inspecting and receiving merchandise, preparing and transporting pallets, stocking merchandise, and maintaining cleanliness. Required skills involve safe forklift operation, pallet jack use, and following safety standards.

What is the company culture like at BJ's Wholesale Club?

BJ’s is powered by over 30,000 team members who make a real impact, built on purpose and opportunity, with team members at the heart of everything and a focus on growth together.