Overnight Forklift Driver Full Time at BJ's Wholesale Club

Nashua, New Hampshire, 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 position oneself (bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, stooping) 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 sales floor; prepares pallets for safe reserving (wrapping, strapping, stacking, labeling, 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 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 TransportLoading and UnloadingPallet PreparationInventory InspectionGeneral MaintenanceSafety Procedures

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Overnight Forklift Driver 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. Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Is this Overnight Forklift Driver role remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required to operate as a Forklift Driver at BJ’s?

The role requires the ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently, inspect equipment prior to use, load and unload merchandise from trucks, and follow established 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 daily, 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 Overnight Forklift Driver position?

Strong candidates should have experience safely operating forklifts, handling merchandise loading/unloading, performing maintenance and safety procedures, and delivering positive service to members.