Forklift Driver Full Time at BJ's Wholesale Club

Summerville, South Carolina, 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
  • Ability to frequently bend, climb, crawl, handle, pull, reach, and stoop to examine/scan merchandise
  • Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds frequently; 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 safety standards
  • Loads and unloads merchandise and materials to/from delivery trucks; inspects and prepares trucks for unloading
  • Accurately receives all merchandise and materials delivered to the club
  • Lifts, reserves, and drops pallets of merchandise to/from overhead steel and sales floor; prepares pallets by wrapping, strapping, stacking, labeling, and correcting broken pallets
  • Transports merchandise, materials, and pallets safely throughout the club; utilizes pallet jack as needed
  • Stocks, rotates, and stores general and food merchandise; ensures merchandise is fully stocked
  • Handles damaged and spoiled merchandise per company policies
  • Maintains club neatness, cleanliness, and organization; performs general maintenance like removing trash and cardboard
  • Participates in daily club openings and closings; returns merchandise to sales floor
  • Greets Members, provides prompt and courteous service, assists 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 HandlingLoading and UnloadingPallet PreparationInventory InspectionSafety ProceduresGeneral Maintenance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered to forklift drivers at BJ's Wholesale Club?

Benefits include weekly pay, free BJ’s memberships, generous paid time off, flexible health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and an employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount. Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Is this forklift driver position remote or on-site?

This is a full-time on-site position involving operating forklifts, transporting merchandise throughout the club, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining the club environment.

What skills are required for the forklift driver role?

Key skills include safe and efficient forklift operation, pallet jack usage, safe transport of merchandise, accurate receiving of deliveries, and following safety standards and procedures.

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

BJ’s is powered by a world-class team of over 30,000 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.

What makes a strong candidate for the forklift driver position?

Strong candidates can safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks, handle loading/unloading trucks, inspect and receive merchandise accurately, maintain safety procedures, and keep the club neat and organized.

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