Sporting Fashion & Goods
Forklift Operator (Cherry Picker) starting at $24/hr
Entry Level
Wilkes-Barre, United States
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Supports distribution centre operations by operating stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers and other powered industrial equipment to move products efficiently and safely. It involves processing orders accurately, using warehouse systems and scanners, and helping the team meet and exceed goals. The position sits within Supply Chain & Sourcing and requires safe working practices in a warehouse environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers and other powered industrial equipment safely and accurately.
- Move products efficiently and safely throughout the distribution centre.
- Process orders accurately and help the team meet and exceed goals.
- Use warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanners to process all barcoded products.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
- Accurately record production and complete required paperwork.
- Train and work in multiple areas as needed.
- Work overtime as required.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 6+ months experience operating forklifts, including stand-up cherry picker.
- Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
- Basic maths and strong communication skills.
- Eligibility to earn adidas PIT certification for order picker, turret truck, reach truck, powered pallet jack and sit-down forklift.
- Ability to stand, lift, push, pull and operate equipment for up to 12 hours per day.
- Ability to work safely at heights up to 40 feet.
- Ability to perform in varying warehouse conditions.
- Ability to occasionally bend, twist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift boxes up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to consistently attend scheduled shifts.
Workplace
- Varying warehouse conditions within a distribution centre.
Salary
- Day Shift: $24.00/hr.
- Front Half Nights (Sun-Wed, 6PM-4:30AM): $24.00/hr plus $1.50/hr shift differential.
- Night Shift: $24.00/hr plus shift differential.
- Back Half Nights (Thurs-Sat, 5PM-5AM): $24.00/hr plus $2.50/hr shift differential.
Benefits & Perks
- Health, vision, dental and prescription drug coverage.
- Medical options include an HSA with employer funding or an FSA.
- Up to 160 hours of Flexible Time Off per year.
- Flexible time off accrues at.4388 hours per day, prorated, and increases with years of service.
- Holiday pay and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
- Annual bonus based on company and personal performance.
- 50% employee discount on adidas.com.
- Adoption support, including surrogate and fertility support.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, supplementable with employee-paid coverage.
About the Company
Adidas states that every role plays a part in moving sport forward and that it values safety, teamwork and performance while helping deliver products used by athletes across the globe. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in the workplace, and it actively encourages individuals with disabilities to apply and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. adidas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward applicants or employees.
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