Forklift Operator (Single/Double Walkie) - All shifts available!

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Adidas is seeking a Forklift Operator (Single/Double Walkie) for all shifts in Spartanburg, SC. This full time onsite role pays $20.00 per hour with a $0.75 shift differential for Night and Weekend shifts, plus a robust benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k matching, holiday pay, and employee discounts). You will safely operate forklifts and other PITs, use WMS and RF scanners, and log production accurately, with overtime and cross training as needed. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 6 months forklift experience, and English proficiency; Adidas certification is required to operate equipment. Tips: tailor your resume to certify your equipment skills, emphasize safety record, and show flexibility to work multiple shifts.

Shifts Available:

• Day (P) Shift: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm
• Night (Q) Shift:  Monday - Thursday 6:00pm - 4:30am
• Weekend (R) Shift:  Friday - Sunday, 7:00am - 7:30pm

Pay Rate:  $20.00/hr 

+$.75 shift differential for Night (Q) and Weekend (R) Shifts 

Our attractive benefits package include:

• Health, vision, dental, Rx benefits
• Up to 160 hours FTO per year
• 401K matching program
• Holiday pay
• 50% off adidas.com discount

Purpose:  Safely operate any assigned powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklifts, stand up order picker/ cherry picker as well as other powered equipment to move product around the distribution center.  Accurately process orders in and out of the distribution center.

 Key Responsibilities:  

• Utilize powered equipment, pick and put away product efficiently and accurately, as assigned by supervisor
• Utilize computerized warehouse management systems (WMS) and radio frequency (RF) scanners to process all barcoded products
• Identify and communicate exceptions to the leadership team
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately record production by task and complete any necessary paperwork
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Flexibility to train and work in multiple areas
• Work safely and maintain a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships: 

• Leadership team
• Operations shift management

• Other internal departments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to attain an adidas certification to safely operate any assigned powered equipment, including but not limited to: order picker, turret truck, reach truck, powered pallet jack and sit-down forklift
• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Essential Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• regularly required to talk or hear; sit, stand or walk; use fingers, hands, arms and feet to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push and pull for up to twelve (12) hours/day
• able to work safely at high levels, upwards of forty (40) feet
• able to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures
• able to reliably attend work/scheduled hours
• required to safely operate power industrial equipment as noted above
• occasionally required to sit; bending, twisting, climb or balance; lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of six (6) months previous experience operating forklifts
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.The working location of this position is LOCATION.Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.