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Week 6- Prior to launch: Hold associate conversations and train additional forklift drivers

One on one conversations

Club managers should hold individual conversations with Overnight associates to explain the changes using the talking points provided.

Identify and Train additional Forklift Drivers

  • Club Managers will need to ensure additional forklift drivers are identified and trained prior to transitioning Overnight associates to daytime shifts (minimum of four per shift)
  • Club Management Team - Provide the time, space, and forklifts for hands-on training.
  • Salaried Manager – Assign the following GLMS learning activities to the associates identified to train as a forklift driver. 

Learning Activity

 Code

Topic

Forklift Certification - Sams         

10354

Forklift Certification

Forklift Procedures I - Sams        

10352

Forklift Procedures II - Sams      

10353

Forklift Certification, Spanish Version - Sams      

10354SP

Forklift Procedures I, Spanish Version - Sams    

10352SP

Forklift Procedures II, Spanish Version - Sams    

10353SP

Scissor Lift - Sams           

11430

Sams Club 7000 Forklift CBL

 
  • Club Management Team – Use the following activity to ensure your Overnight associates know how to spot a forklift.

 

Spotting a Forklift

This activity consists of enforcing safety around a forklift while it is in use during club hours of operation.

1. Associates are required to wear the yellow safety vests. 

2. In addition to yourself, two spotters are needed, one in front and one in back, while operating the equipment on the sales floor or in the parking lot. Spotters must maintain a distance of 20 feet in front or behind the equipment while it is in motion. 

3. Pull out the yellow aisle closure straps at the end of each aisle the forklift will be working in. They are located at the end of each aisle where the product is located. Associates will need to close both aisles, including the aisle where product will be dropped as well as the other side of the aisle. Ensure no members approach the area around the forklift.