Receiving Reach Truck Operator Perishables at BJ's Wholesale Club

Elkton, Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (college coursework, continuing technical education, or comparable business experience is a plus)
Warehouse experience preferred
Reach truck experience required
Must be able to pass operational fork truck test with 80% or better
Handle and prioritize requests from multiple sources
Basic math skills to ensure proper height and counts per pallet and identify or verify pallet ID numbers
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work at elevated heights while wearing PPE (such as fall protection harnesses)
Ability to take directions using the headset selection system (such as VoCollect)
Ability to accommodate flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
Independently lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally
Sit, stand, walk, bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a refrigerated warehouse environment
Grasp, reach, push or pull (such as boxes of product, or a hand truck) on a frequent basis
Work safely up to 36 feet in the air in the rack system to fix dumped pallets on an occasional basis
Build pallets up to 6 feet tall with case weights up to 50 pounds
Endurance for continuous, fast paced work
Able to work in fluctuating temperatures within the perishable DC including freezing temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit
Able to work while wearing appropriate PPE (such as steel-toed protective footwear, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, insulated clothing, etc.)

Responsibilities

Continuously replenish empty bin locations with available stock
Put away all inbound received product in the proper bin locations to ensure product is stocked and ready to be picked
Put away all product according to inventory control guidelines
Cut the shrink wrap from pallets after they are placed in the proper bin location
Wrap pallets to ensure stability, check pallet conditions, and stack safely for transport to storage
Promptly report damage and all inventory discrepancies
Maintain cleanliness and repair of dock and facility areas
Maintain all food safety, housekeeping, and other applicable standards
Replenish empty pick bins
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Reach Truck OperationInventory ControlPallet HandlingShrink Wrap RemovalStock ReplenishmentWarehouse Operations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered to team members?

Benefits include weekly pay, free BJ’s memberships, generous paid time off, 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 remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills or qualifications are required for the Reach Truck Operator role?

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, reach truck experience, ability to pass an operational fork truck test with 80% or better, basic math skills, accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work at elevated heights with PPE, and using headset systems like VoCollect.

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 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 this position?

Strong candidates have reach truck and warehouse experience, can pass the fork truck test with 80% or better, possess basic math skills, attention to detail, and comfort working at heights with PPE and headset systems.