Forklift Driver

at BJ's Wholesale Club Inc in Millsboro, Delaware, United States

Job Description

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.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner. Inspects forklifts prior to use and follows established safety standards.
• Loads and unloads merchandise and materials to and from delivery trucks. Inspects and prepares delivery trucks for unloading. Accurately receives all merchandise and materials delivered to the club.
• Lifts, reserves and drops pallets of merchandise to and from the overhead steel and the sales floor. Prepares pallets for safe reserving by wrapping, strapping, stacking, labeling, and correcting broken pallets.
• Transports merchandise, material and pallets safely throughout the club. Utilizes a pallet jack as needed.
• Stocks, rotates, and stores general merchandise and food merchandise. Ensures that merchandise is fully stocked. Handles damaged and spoiled merchandise in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures the club is neat, clean, and organized. Performs general maintenance duties including removing trash and cardboard from the club.
• Participates in daily club openings and closings. Returns merchandise back to the sales floor.
• Greets all Members. Provides Members with prompt and courteous service and assistance. Assists Members in locating merchandise.
• Maintains all club policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned and works in other departments as needed.