Forklift Operator (Stand up Cherry Picker)

About the role

Operate stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers, and other powered equipment to move products efficiently and safely throughout the distribution center. Process orders accurately while helping the team meet goals and exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, order pickers, and other PIT equipment safely and accurately
• Use WMS and RF scanners to process all barcoded products
• Follow SOPs and maintain a clean, safe workspace
• Accurately record production and complete paperwork
• Train and work in multiple areas as needed
• Work overtime as required
• Stand, lift, push, pull, and operate equipment up to 12 hours/day
• Work safely at heights up to 40 feet
• Perform in varying warehouse conditions
• Occasionally bend, twist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift boxes up to 50 lbs
• Consistently attend scheduled shifts

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6+ months experience operating forklifts (stand-up Cherry Picker)
• Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English
• Basic math and strong communication skills
• Eligible to earn adidas PIT certification (order picker, turret truck, reach truck, powered pallet jack, sit-down forklift)

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, Rx coverage
• Up to 160 hours Flexible Time Off per year
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• 50% employee discount on adidas.com
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Adoption, surrogate and fertility support
• Short and long-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance (supplementable with employee-paid coverage)
• 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Education assistance
• Generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
• Prorated flexible time off accrual of .4388 hours per day (increases with years of service)
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Service Time Off during milestone years

Pay

Day Shift – $24.00/hr (Front Half Days, Sun‑Tues, 5:30AM‑5:30PM)

Night Shift – $24.00/hr + $2.50/hr shift differential (Back Half Nights, Thurs‑Sat, 5PM‑5AM)

Schedule

Day Shift: Sun‑Tues, 5:30AM‑5:30PM (Front Half Days)

Night Shift: Thurs‑Sat, 5PM‑5AM (Back Half Nights)