Retail Customer Service Associate Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free Memberships

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Town of Oneonta is seeking a merchandise protection and customer service focused team member. You’ll monitor entrances, greet members, and provide a safe, welcoming shopping experience while upholding club standards.

Responsibilities include following procedures, resolving member concerns, and supporting policies across departments. The role demands attention to detail, reliable attendance, and ability to use handheld devices on the sales floor.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and an attention to detail are required.
• Basic math skills preferred.
• Ability to use a smart handheld device.
• Must successfully complete required training and certification processes.
• Must be employed with the company for at least 6 months.
• At least 18 years of age, with state-specific exceptions as noted.

Responsibilities

• Delivers superior member service, including greeting, assisting, and thanking all members in a prompt, friendly and professional manner.
• Maintains and exhibits clear understanding of merchandise protection procedures and shrink alert protocols.
• Reviews and maintains the AP Alert Binder according to AP standards.
• Follows BEST procedures (bottom of the cart, electronics, self-checkout, and thanking the member) and records discrepancies.
• Audits Express Pay, BOPIC, Curbside Pick-up, and Same Day Delivery according to procedures.
• Monitors member and visitor traffic entering and exiting the club.
• Responds to EAS alarms per established procedures.
• Maintains high safety standards for members and team members.
• Inspects bags and personal items as exiting the building.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Handheld device

Training required

Company tenure

Job description

A World-Class Team

BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.

We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s

At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.

Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*

*Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing merchandise protection procedures, monitoring entrance and exit activity, and providing superior customer service to members.

Team Members:

• Carry out job functions and responsibilities as assigned. Support the application of club policies, procedures and compliance.
• We strive for flawless execution and hold ourselves accountable.
• Acts with honesty and integrity and lead with the member in mind to address all concerns and to elevate any concerns, as appropriate.
• Ensure a safe and positive environment for our members and each other.
• Embrace inclusion and diversity, by working together with collaboration and respect. Work as a team to achieve goals.
• Move with speed and agility in everything we do.
• Innovate and adapt so we can move as fast as the world around us.
• Maintain a friendly and positive attitude.

Members:

• Deliver service excellence through all points of contact.
• Resolve and deescalate to address every member concern.
• Ensure a safe and positive environment and experience for the members.
• Daily commitment to GOLD Member Standards
  • Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA)
  • Fast, Friendly Full, Fresh, Clean

Club Standards: Work as a team to deliver GOLD club standards daily.

• Work with commitment and pride to deliver GOLD- Grand opening look daily
  • Clean and organized, inside, and out

Know your Business:

• Understand how to access and read production and/or financial performance reporting for your department.
• See the connection between consistent execution and the positive impact it can have on the business.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Delivers superior member service, including greeting, assisting, and thanking all members in a prompt, friendly and professional manner. Resolves member concerns in a courteous and timely manner and escalates issues to management when necessary.
• Maintains and exhibits clear understanding of merchandise protection procedures and shrink alert protocols.
• Reviews and maintains the AP Alert Binder according to AP standards.
• Follow the BEST (bottom of the cart, electronics, self-checkout, and thanking the member) procedures including cross-checking merchandise to member register receipts and verifying high dollar value items. Records register receipt discrepancies and notifies front line to immediately rectify the situation.
• Audits Express Pay, BOPIC, Curbside Pick-up, and Same Day Delivery according to company procedures.
• Ensure the execution of the repack awareness guidelines by inspecting known repack articles.
• Monitor member and visitor traffic entering and exiting the club
• Responds to Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) alarms according to established EAS response procedures.
• Maintains high standards of safety for members and team members.
• Inspects team members, members, and vendors bags, backpacks, briefcases, and lunch boxes as they are leaving the building.
• Processes empty water jug return vouchers to members.
• Maintains all club policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including working in other departments as needed.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and an attention to detail are required.
• Basic math skills preferred.
• Ability to use a smart handheld device.
• Must successfully complete required training and certification processes.
• Must be employed with the company for at least 6 months.
• At least 18 years of age, except in the following states:
• Indiana – At least 19 years of age
• Delaware – At least 21 years of age

Environmental Job Conditions

• All the time is spent standing and moving about on hard surfaces.
• Will at times require bending, pulling, reaching, stooping and climbing ladders/step stools.
• May require occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Exposure to both indoor and outdoor temperatures.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $20.70We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.