Forklift Driver Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Garden City, NY

3d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Forklift Driver operates a forklift to transport merchandise and materials throughout the club and assists with loading and unloading delivery trucks. The role includes inspecting and receiving incoming merchandise, preparing pallets, stocking and storing merchandise, performing general maintenance and safety procedures, following club policies, and providing positive service to Members. The position also supports daily club openings and closings and may involve working in other departments as needed.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete required training and certification processes.

Nice To Haves

• Prior forklift operating experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently; inspect it before use and follow established safety standards.
• Load and unload merchandise and materials from delivery trucks, prepare trucks for unloading, and accurately receive deliveries.
• Lift, reserve, and drop pallets between overhead steel and the sales floor; prepare pallets by wrapping, strapping, stacking, labeling, and correcting broken pallets.
• Transport merchandise, materials, and pallets throughout the club, using a pallet jack as needed.
• Stock, rotate, and store general and food merchandise; keep merchandise fully stocked and handle damaged or spoiled merchandise according to company policies.
• Keep the club neat, clean, and organized, including removing trash and cardboard and performing general maintenance duties.
• Participate in daily club openings and closings and return merchandise to the sales floor.
• Greet Members, provide prompt and courteous service, and assist Members in locating merchandise.
• Maintain club policies and procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties and work in other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the household.
• Paid vacation, personal, sick, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Three medical plan options and optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match for team members aged 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing purchases of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

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