Yard Jockey ~ Weekend (R) Shift / Shipping

adidas; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Yard Truck Operator to ensure efficient movement of trailers within a busy distribution center. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to operational procedures, offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. If you have a strong background in operating powered industrial trucks and a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace, this position could be your next step. Join a culture that values courage, ownership, innovation, and respect, and contribute to a winning team that thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractor trailers and forklifts in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to attain certification for powered equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles and powered equipment in the yard.
• Inspect equipment and report any damage or concerns.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)

Job description

Purpose: Safely handle, operate and maneuver various trucks and trailers in our yard to reposition as needed. Move trailers to designated docks 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
• Flexibility to train and work in multiple areas
• Understand and apply health and safety guidelines/procedures
• Contribute to a safe and orderly working 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:
• Experience operating tractor trailers in a trailer yard setting
• 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
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in English
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
Ability to work safely at high levels, upwards of thirty-five (35) feet adidas
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures
Ability 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 or GED equivalent required
• 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
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• 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.

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.