Warehouse Selector 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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Wholesale, Retail, Distribution, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required (college coursework, continuing technical education, or equivalent business experience is a plus)
Preferred experience in a warehouse setting and operating Material Handling Equipment
Ability to independently lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat on a frequent to continual basis in a refrigerated warehouse environment (temperatures as low as -20 degrees in the freezer)
Maintain consistent attendance and regular punctuality
Willingness to work a four-day work week (three weekdays and one weekend day), with shifts starting at 8 AM and ending when tasks are completed, including flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays
Strong accuracy and attention to detail
Basic math skills for verifying pallet ID numbers, ensuring proper height and counts
Ability to follow directions using a headset selection system (e.g., Vo Collect)
Ability to handle and prioritize requests from multiple sources
Must always prioritize safety

Responsibilities

Properly, efficiently, and accurately select damage-free product to build pallets neatly and accurately with appropriate product according to customer specifications, with labels facing out and arrows facing up
Verify product against pick tickets and case labels and turn in complete, legible, accurate paperwork
Maintain required productivity level at 100% standard
Maintain accuracy levels at 99.9% standard
Check condition of pallets and exchange where necessary
Promptly report damage and all inventory discrepancies to supervisor
Maintain cleanliness and repair of dock and facility areas
Assist in ensuring pallets are wrapped and stacked for safe transport to storage
Safely operate appropriate Material Handling Equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks) after training
Maintain all food safety, housekeeping, and other applicable standards
Ensure regular and consistent attendance
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ForkliftsReach TrucksOrder PickingPallet BuildingProduct SelectionHeavy LiftingPowered EquipmentWarehouse OperationsCold StorageFreezer Work

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the starting pay and are there any bonuses?

Starting pay is $22/hr with additional pay based on performance. There's a $1,500 retention bonus, paid as $500 after 6 months and $1,000 after 1 year.

What is the work schedule like?

It's a four-day work week with three weekdays and one weekend day, shifts starting at 8 AM and ending when tasks are completed. Openings are on various days, all with 8am start time.

What skills or experience are preferred for this role?

Preferred experience in a warehouse setting and operating Material Handling Equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks. Selectors must lift 50-100lbs, maintain 100% productivity and 99.9% accuracy, and safely operate powered equipment after training.

What benefits does BJ's Wholesale Club offer?

Benefits include weekly pay, eligible free BJ's memberships, generous time off (vacation, personal, holiday, sick, bereavement, jury duty), medical/dental/vision plans, HSA, flexible spending, and 401(k) with company match (for those 18+). Eligibility varies by position and medical plans by location.

What makes a strong candidate for the Warehouse Selector position?

Strong candidates have warehouse experience, can operate material handling equipment, maintain consistent attendance, work in cold environments (-20°F to 30°F), lift 50-100lbs, and meet high productivity (100%) and accuracy (99.9%) standards.