Forklift Operator (Stand up Cherry Picker) Starting at $24.00/hr (Night Shift)
adidasWilkes-Barre, PA, US (On-site)
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
- Day Shift: $24.00/hr, Front Half Days, Sun-Tues, 5:30AM - 5:30PM
- Night Shift: $24.00/hr + shift differential, Back Half Nights, Thurs-Sat, 5PM - 5AM (+$2.50/hr)
Why Work at adidas?
- Health, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Up to 160 hours of flexible time off per year
- Holiday pay
- 401(k) with company match
- 50% employee discount on adidas.com
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 of experience operating forklifts, including stand-up cherry pickers
- Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English
- Basic math and strong communication skills
- Eligible to earn adidas PIT certification for order picker, turret truck, reach truck, powered pallet jack, and sit-down forklift equipment
What You’ll Do
- Stand, lift, push, pull, and operate equipment for up to 12 hours per 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 the workplace.
adidas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits may include medical coverage with HSA or FSA options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption and fertility support, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, education assistance, paid parental leave, paid holidays, flexible time off, service time off, and performance-based annual bonuses.
Company Culture
adidas fosters an athlete’s mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a culture where employees feel a sense of belonging.