Adidas Yard Jockey (Sun-Wed, 6pm-4:30am)

Adidas; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adidas is seeking a Front Half Nights position in Wilkes-Barre, PA. You will safely operate yard trucks and power equipment, move trailers to docks, and support loading/unloading in a fast-paced distribution center.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, basic reporting, SOP adherence, and overtime as needed. A valid High School diploma and forklift/yard truck experience are required, with Adidas certification to operate equipment expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ months experience operating yard trucks/spotting trailers in fast-paced environment.
• 6+ months experience operating forklifts.
• Must speak/read/WRITE English.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles safely and follow all safety rules.
• Use powered equipment to pick and put away product efficiently.
• Inspect equipment and report any damage or concerns.
• Basic computer skills to run/print simple reports.
• Identify and communicate exceptions to leadership.
• Follow all SOPs and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Tractor trailer operation

adidas certification

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift training

Order picker training

Job description

Shift:

Front Half Nights (Sunday to Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM)

Pay:

$24.00 Hourly

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.

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.