Forklift Operator (Stand up Cherry Picker) Starting at $24.00/hr

adidas; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Job summary

adidas is hiring a Forklift Operator for our distribution center. You will stand up forklift and cherry picker, move products, process orders, and help the team meet goals.

You must have at least 6 months experience, speak English, and be able to learn adidas PIT certification. This role offers shift options and overtime opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months experience operating stand-up forklifts (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).

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.

Skills

Forklift operator

English proficiency

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Job description

Forklift Operator (Stand up Cherry Picker) Starting at $24.00/hr

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

Shift & Pay

• Front Half Nights, Sun-Wed, 6:00PM - 4:30AM (+$1.50/hr)
• Back Half Nights, Thurs-Sat, 5PM - 5AM (+$2.50/hr)

Why Work at adidas?

• Up to 160 hours Flexible Time Off per year
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match

Key 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

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)

What You’ll Do

• 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

Join the Team

At adidas, every role plays a part in moving sport forward. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and performance while helping deliver products used by athletes across the globe.

• 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 include 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.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

- Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You -

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

• COURAGE:Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP:Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.