Q: Is this role only full-time or are there part-time roles as well?
A: This role is only full time.
Q: Do I have to fill this role with internal candidates first?
A: Yes. You should first fill this role with interested, current merchandising associates, who have been forklift certified for 90 days, and meet the minimum criteria for moving to a new role.
Q: When can I post this role externally?
A: Look at the recommended number of full-time Forklift Merchandising associates needed for your club. Once you’ve placed all interested, current merchandising associates, who have been forklift certified for 90 days, and if you’re still under the recommended number of full-time Forklift Merchandising associates, you can post the job for external candidates.
Q: Can current forklift drivers choose to stay in their current role?
A: Yes, current forklift drivers can stay in their current role and serve as a merchandising associate.
Q: There is an A.M. and P.M. shift. Who works which shift?
A: Associates that are moving from a current merchandising associate role should keep their current block schedule unless there is a gap in coverage between a.m./p.m. In the event there is not adequate coverage, adjustments may need to be made based on time with the company.
Q: Are there additional hours for this new role?
A: No, there are no additional hours for the role. This role shares hours with the merchandising work group.
Q: Will posting the position externally cause my club to become overstaffed?
A: Attempt to fill the position with internal candidates to ensure adequate coverage and then post externally as attrition allows the club to remain at targeted staffing levels.