Forklift Driver Overnight Full Time at BJ's Wholesale Club

Ross Twp, Pennsylvania, 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 about continuously on hard surfaces most of the time
Ability to frequently position oneself to examine/scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping
Ability to frequently lift objects up to 30 pounds; may require lifting/moving heavy/awkward objects >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/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 for safe reserving by wrapping, strapping, stacking, labeling, and correcting broken pallets
Transports merchandise, materials, and pallets safely throughout the club; utilizes a pallet jack as needed
Stocks, rotates, and stores general and food merchandise; ensures 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
Participates in daily club openings and closings; returns merchandise to the sales floor
Greets all Members; provides 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 HandlingLoading and UnloadingPallet PreparationInventory InspectionSafety ProceduresGeneral Maintenance

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, 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, 401(k) with company match, and an employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time overnight forklift driver position.

What are the main responsibilities of the forklift driver?

Responsibilities include operating a forklift safely, loading and unloading delivery trucks, inspecting and receiving merchandise, preparing and transporting pallets, stocking and rotating merchandise, maintaining cleanliness, and performing general maintenance.

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.

What skills or experience make a strong candidate for this forklift driver role?

Strong candidates should have experience operating a forklift safely and efficiently, ability to inspect equipment, handle loading/unloading, prepare pallets, and maintain safety standards and club organization.