Overnight Forklift Driver Full Time at BJ's Wholesale Club

Sanford, 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
Full open/overnight availability required
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 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 overhead steel and the 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 merchandise 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 TransportLoading and UnloadingPallet PreparationInventory InspectionGeneral MaintenanceSafety Procedures

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

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 a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site role requiring full open/overnight availability at the club, involving operating forklifts and handling merchandise.

What skills or experience are required for the Overnight Forklift Driver role?

Key requirements include operating a forklift safely and efficiently, inspecting equipment, loading/unloading trucks, handling pallets, and performing maintenance while following safety standards.

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 focused on making a real impact, built on purpose and opportunity, with team members at the heart of everything.

What makes a strong candidate for this forklift driver position?

Candidates with full open/overnight availability who can safely operate forklifts, handle merchandise loading/unloading, maintain safety procedures, and deliver positive service to members stand out.