Overnight Forklift Driver

Job Summary

Responsible for operating a forklift, transporting merchandise and materials throughout the club, assisting with the loading and unloading of delivery trucks, inspecting and receiving incoming merchandise, preparing pallets, performing general maintenance and safety procedures, maintaining policies and procedures, and delivering a positive service experience to Members. Full Open/Overnight Availability Required.

• Operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner. Inspect forklift prior to use and follow established safety standards.
• Load and unload merchandise and materials to and from delivery trucks. Inspect and prepare delivery trucks for unloading.
• Accurately receive all merchandise and materials delivered to the club.
• Lift, reserve and drop pallets of merchandise to and from the overhead steel and sales floor.
• Prepare pallets for safe reserving by wrapping, strapping, stacking, labeling, and correcting broken pallets.
• Transport merchandise, material and pallets safely throughout the club, utilizing a pallet jack as needed.
• Stock, rotate and store general merchandise and food merchandise, ensuring shelves are fully stocked.
• Handle damaged and spoiled merchandise in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the club is neat, clean and organized; remove trash and cardboard; perform general maintenance duties.
• Participate in daily club openings and closings.
• Return merchandise back to the sales floor, greet all members, provide prompt and courteous service and assistance, and assist members in locating merchandise.
• Maintain all club policies and procedures, perform other duties as assigned and work in other departments as needed.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Prior forklift operating experience preferred but not required.
• Must successfully complete required training and certification processes.

Most of the time is spent standing, moving about continuously on hard surfaces. May be required to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping. Frequently requires lifting objects up to 30 pounds and may require lifting and moving heavy or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance. Usually in a comfortable environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting to be heard.

Occasional exposure to temperature extremes in freezer or cooler units and cleaning agents.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. The pay range for this position starts from $16.75. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications.

• Weekly Pay – Get paid every week.
• Free BJ’s Memberships – Complimentary The Club Card Membership and free Supplemental Membership for a household member.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits – Three medical plans with optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – Company match available to team members 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – After‑tax payroll deductions used to purchase BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.