Assistant Overnight Forklift Manager

BJ's Wholesale Club • Clearwater, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

BJ's Wholesale Club is seeking an Assistant Overnight Forklift Manager to ensure merchandise is properly stocked and available for sale, maintaining presentation standards, and delivering a positive member experience. This role oversees the nightly execution and performance of merchandise department tasks, directing the work of the overnight team. The Assistant Night Manager coaches, teaches, and develops all overnight team members to ensure Grand Opening Look Daily (GOLD) standards are met through excellent merchandising. This role also serves as Manager on Duty (MOD) for the club as needed, taking full responsibility for club operations, team leadership, and Member engagement during assigned shifts. A forklift license certification is required, with BJ's covering associated costs and training.

Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge (MS Word, MS Excel, Email) required.
• Forklift operator required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Open shift availability required.
• Must maintain all training and required certifications.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, college degree, and/or big box wholesale, retail, grocery and/or management experience is preferred.
• Prior forklift operating and merchandising experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead overnight merchandising execution with purpose, collaborating with the Assistant Club Manager of Merchandising to drive performance through effective communication, clear expectations, and hands-on leadership.
• Support the execution of merchandising tasks, partnering closely with the Assistant Club Manager of Merchandising to carry out key overnight tasks.
• Assist in coordinating staffing, training, and task execution for forklift operators and merchandising teams, providing support and feedback.
• Execute key overnight merchandising tasks, including display setup, pallet movement, and sales floor resets to ensure the club is fully prepared for morning operations.
• Maintain merchandise presentation and availability, ensuring all products are properly merchandised with correct signage and are available in the right quantities across the sales floor.
• Execute company directives with precision, following and implementing corporate merchandising plans, resets, and sales initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance sales by recommending improvements to merchandising strategies.
• Oversee maintenance and safe operation of overnight equipment and the building, including forklifts, refrigeration, and merchandising tools, escalating concerns promptly.
• Model and enforce safe equipment usage, operating forklifts safely, performing required inspections, and ensuring all team members follow safety and sanitation protocols.
• Drive safety and sanitation compliance by leading and validating steel and pallet safety checks, enforcing sanitation procedures, and immediately addressing safety issues.
• Ensure proper execution of inventory controls by overseeing daily Hot List completion and verifying accurate pallet tag placement for all inventory stored in steel reserves.
• Promote audit readiness and compliance by confirming all required documentation and safety processes are completed.
• Utilize reporting tools to prioritize and validate execution, leveraging tools such as the Hot List, NAFS, price sign reports, and productivity dashboards.
• Support cross-functional collaboration by partnering closely with other Assistant Night Manager(s), Department Managers, and club leadership.
• Comply with club policies and procedures, upholding and enforcing all company policies, operational guidelines, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance, ensuring consistent presence on overnight shifts.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Free BJ’s Memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave)
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits (three medical plans, optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED