Lumper Perishables

BJ's Wholesale Club • Independence, KY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure proper unloading of trucks, determine that product is stacked to proper height for rack system and assist with the receiving process and paperwork. We are currently hiring for: Shift: Various Schedules available with 8pm start time and work until work is finished. What you will make: Pay starts at $20.00/hr.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Experience operating Material Handling Equipment preferred (pallet jack, pacer, etc.)
• Ability to remain calm and focused while prioritizing requests from multiple sources
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to read and understand label data
• Ability to do basic math to ensure proper height and counts per pallet
• Ability to read small print on packaging and paperwork, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to take directions using the headset selection system (such as VoCollect)
• Ability to accommodate flexible schedules to meet the needs of the customer to include nights, weekends and holidays
• Independently lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally
• Able to sit, stand, walk bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a refrigerated warehouse environment
• Able to grasp, reach, push or pull (such as boxes of product, or a hand truck) on a frequent basis
• Able to step up onto and down from equipment as required by task (such as pallet jack, etc.)
• Ability to reach above shoulder level frequently
• Ability to build pallets up to 6 feet tall with case weights up to 50 pounds
• Endurance for continuous, fast paced work
• Able to adjust to fluctuating temperatures and withstand freezing temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in a noisy warehouse environment
• Able to wear and communicate through headsets for long periods of time as required by location
• Able to work while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the job (such as steel-toed protective footwear, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, insulated clothing, etc)
• Ability to handle and physically be near products which may contain food allergens (such as fish, shellfish, peanuts, etc.)
• Ability to utilize equipment for the job safely and accurately after training (such as computer, handheld tracker, copiers, scanners, printers, radio headsets, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• College coursework, continuing technical education or comparable business experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Regular and consistent attendance
• Train and mentor other team members
• Remove product from trucks in a safe and efficient manner
• Check temperature of product and report any discrepancies to a supervisor
• Hand-stack all floor loaded trucks appropriately (labels out, correct ti-hi, no mixed product, etc.)
• Wrap pallets to ensure stability and stacked safely for transport to storage
• Check condition of pallets and exchange where necessary
• Promptly report damage and all inventory discrepancies to supervisor
• Coordinate with receivers and reach truck operators to ensure the proper flow of inbound product
• Handle product properly to minimize damage, turn in complete, legible, accurate paperwork
• Maintain cleanliness and repair of dock, and facility areas
• Maintain all food safety, housekeeping and other applicable standards
• Break down each load accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

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, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: with a company match (available to team members 18 and older)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: with a 15% discount

What This Job Offers

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