Senior Forklift Operator (Cherry Picker / Turret) ~ All Shifts

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Adidas is seeking a Senior Forklift Operator (Cherry Picker or Turret) for Spartanburg, SC, with full-time, onsite work on Day, Night, or Weekend shifts at $25.50 per hour plus a $0.75 weekend differential. You will safely operate PITs, pick and move product, and use WMS and RF scanners to process orders while training across areas and supporting Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Benefits include health, vision and dental, 401K matching, up to 160 hours of PTO, holiday pay, and Adidas discount. Requirements: HS diploma or GED, six months forklift experience, English communication, ability to work overtime and weekends, and lift up to 50 pounds. Apply on the Adidas careers site, tailoring your resume to highlight PIT certification, WMS/RF experience, reliability, and safety mindset; Adidas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shifts and Pay Rates Available:

Senior Forklift Operator (Cherry Picker or Turret):

$25.50 per hour (+ $.75 shift differential for Weekend Shift)

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

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 inventory exceptions to the leadership team
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately record production by task and complete any necessary paperwork
• Flexibility to train and work in multiple areas
• Understand and apply health and safety guidelines/procedures
• Work safely and maintain a clean work environment
• Identify, report, and follow up on any property damage or safety concerns
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma activities
• Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships: 

• Forklift supervisors and leads
• 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, reach truck, etc.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in English

• 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
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures
• Ability to reliably attend work/scheduled hours
• 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, or crouch

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of six (6) months previous experience operating forklifts
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
• 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.Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.