Overnight Forklift Supervisor Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Medford, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

BJ’s Wholesale Club is seeking an Overnight Forklift Supervisor to ensure merchandise is properly stocked and available for sale, maintaining presentation standards, delivering a positive member experience, and overseeing the nightly execution and performance of merchandise department tasks. While not having direct supervisory responsibilities, this role directs the work of the overnight team, coaching, teaching, and developing all overnight team members to ensure Grand Opening Look Daily (GOLD) standards are in place through excellent merchandising. The Assistant Night Manager teaches, develops, and motivates all team members for the successful execution of club merchandising, and ensuring merchandise is available for sale in proper quantities throughout the club. 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 yearly certification for a forklift license is required, with BJ’s covering applicable costs and training.

Requirements

• Must complete yearly certification for a forklift license.
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Word, MS Excel, Email) 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.
• Familiarity with AI tools, including ChatGPT.

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 merchandising tasks.
• Assist in coordinating staffing, training, and task execution for forklift operators and merchandising teams, providing support and feedback to ensure efficient and accurate overnight operations.
• Execute key overnight merchandising tasks—including display setup, pallet movement, and sales floor resets in collaboration with the Assistant Club Manager of Merchandising to ensure the club is fully prepared for morning operations.
• Ensure all products are properly merchandised with correct signage and are available in the right quantities across the sales floor by the start of business.
• Follow and implement corporate merchandising plans, resets, and sales initiatives on time and in full, ensuring high standards across all areas of the sales floor.
• Recommend improvements to merchandising strategies based on store conditions, member feedback, and performance trends to drive incremental sales.
• Oversee maintenance and safe operation of overnight equipment and the building, including forklifts, refrigeration, and merchandising tools, escalating any concerns promptly.
• Operate forklifts safely, perform required inspections, and ensure all team members follow safety and sanitation protocols.
• Lead and validate steel and pallet safety checks, enforce sanitation procedures, and immediately address safety issues.
• Promote a clean, organized, and hazard-free environment.
• Oversee daily Hot List completion and verify accurate pallet tag placement for all inventory stored in steel reserves during the overnight shift.
• Confirm all required documentation and safety processes are completed during the overnight shift to meet internal and external audit expectations.
• Leverage tools such as the Hot List, NAFS, price sign reports, productivity dashboards, and other electronic reports to guide team focus, confirm execution, and enhance efficiency.
• Partner closely with other Assistant Night Manager(s), Department Managers, and club leadership to ensure overnight processes align with daytime operations and member expectations.
• Uphold and enforce all company policies, operational guidelines, and safety requirements throughout the overnight shift.
• Provide additional support to other departments or initiatives at the discretion of club leadership.
• Maintain consistent presence on overnight shifts to support execution, team engagement, and leadership coverage.

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