Dairy & Freezer Clerk Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Portage, IN

5d • $17

About The Position

The Dairy & Freezer Clerk maintains the dairy and freezer sections by ensuring proper stocking, rotation, and product integrity. The role supports merchandising, inventory management, and compliance with food safety standards while delivering excellent service to Members. It helps keep the department organized and efficient and contributes to the success of the perishables team.

The Clerk stocks products according to company planograms; monitors cold-chain conditions, temperatures, and in-stock levels; rotates products using FIFO; and checks product dates and condition. The role also supports cleaning and sanitation, verifies signage and pricing, assists with seasonal merchandising, follows company policies and procedures, and may provide support across departments. Regular, predictable, full attendance is expected.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Basic knowledge of cold-chain management, food safety standards, and product handling requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and multitasking skills.
• Frequent standing and movement on hard surfaces.
• Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance.
• Ability to work around temperature variations in refrigerated and freezer storage areas and potential exposure to cleaning agents and frozen/dairy-related allergens.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of experience in dairy, freezer, grocery, or retail operations.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, and email.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate inclusive behavior, make ethical choices, and approach work with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Foster open communication and trust, acknowledge team members’ contributions, and support a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Meet daily GOLD Member Standards and reinforce service behaviors, including Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA); Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean; and Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank (LAST).
• Engage with Members in a friendly and helpful manner, respond promptly to questions or concerns, and escalate unresolved issues to a supervisor when necessary.
• Maintain club standards and perform daily responsibilities accurately and consistently to support club goals and performance targets.
• Use supplies responsibly, follow scheduling expectations, and complete tasks efficiently to support labor goals and profitability.
• Stock dairy and freezer products according to company planograms.
• Monitor temperature control and cold-chain integrity, and replenish low or missing items.
• Rotate products using FIFO procedures to reduce waste and maintain product quality.
• Inspect products for expiration dates and condition, removing damaged or outdated items.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including routine cleaning of coolers, freezers, equipment, and shelving.
• Monitor in-stock levels and assist with replenishment to maintain a full and shoppable department.
• Verify that items are correctly signed and priced.
• Assist with seasonal transitions and merchandising plans.
• Follow company policies and procedures for dairy and freezer operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including providing support across departments.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Complimentary The Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Three medical plan options.
• Optional dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with shares available at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed