Warehouse Reach Truck Operator at BJ's Wholesale Club

Rocky Hill, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Wholesale, Logistics, DistributionIndustries

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 to meet the needs of the member, 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.)
Utilize equipment for the job safely and accurately after training (such as computer, handheld tracker, copiers, scanners, printers, radio headsets, 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 WrappingWarehouse ReplenishmentFood SafetyHousekeeping StandardsDamage Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the starting pay rate for the Warehouse Reach Truck Operator position?

The starting rate of pay is $25.50 per hour, plus additional pay for relevant work experience.

What benefits are offered to team members at BJ's Wholesale Club?

Benefits include weekly pay, eligible free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental memberships, generous time off programs (vacation, personal, holiday, sick, bereavement, jury duty), benefit plans (three medical plans, HSA, two dental plans, vision, flexible spending), and a 401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old). Eligibility requirements vary by position.

What are the required qualifications and skills for this role?

A high school diploma or GED is required, with warehouse experience preferred and reach truck experience required. Candidates must pass an operational fork truck test with 80% or better, have basic math skills, accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work at heights with PPE, use headset systems, and lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

Shifts start at 8am, with flexible schedules required including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet member needs. This is a full-time role in a refrigerated warehouse environment.

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

BJ's offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members can learn, grow, and be their authentic selves, with a commitment to outstanding service for members.