Yard Jockey

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adidas Yard Jockey in Wilkes-Barre, PA is a full‑time onsite role with a Back Half Day shift (Wed-Sat, 6:00am to 4:30pm). You will safely maneuver yard tractors and trailers, move trailers to loading docks, and operate powered equipment such as forklifts and order pickers, while inspecting gear and recording production. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 3 months’ yard truck/spotting experience and 6 months’ forklift experience, English proficiency, basic math, and adidas certification to operate assigned PITs. Benefits are competitive with growth opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and diversity. To apply, tailor your resume with concrete examples of safety, SOPs, and cross‑training readiness.

Shift: Back Half Day(Wed-Sat, 6:00am-4:30pm) 

Purpose:  Safely handle, operate and maneuver various trucks and trailers in our yard to reposition as needed.  Move trailers to designated dock(s) for loading and unloading as directed by the leadership team.  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.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Operate vehicles in a safe manner, by following all safety rules and demonstrating professional command of the equipment
• Utilize powered equipment, pick and put away product efficiently and accurately, as assigned by supervisor
• Inspect equipment and verify/report damage or concerns
• Some familiarity with computers with the ability to run and print basic reports
• 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

• Other internal departments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience operating tractor trailers
• 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 

Essential Functions:

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

• ability to safely operate a yard truck to maneuver trailers around a crowded yard
• 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 ten (10) hours/day
• able to work safely at high levels, upwards of thirty-five (35) 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
• At least three (3) months experience operating a yard truck and/or spotting trailers in a fast-paced environment
• Six (6) months previous experience operating forklifts
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.

WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive benefits including medical dental vision 401k with employer match paid parental leave education assistance and more. Opportunities for growth and development within a global brand that values diversity and innovation.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Apply today and be part of a team that is shaping the future of sport and retail. THROUGH SPORT WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. 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 Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.