Senior Forklift Operator- IC

Warehouse Equipment Operator

Purpose: Safely operate any assigned powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklifts, stand up order picker/ cherry picker as well as other powered equipment for the daily task of RF cycle counting all zones in the distribution/operations warehouse and move product around the distribution center. Accurately process orders in and out of the distribution center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cycle count all zones in the distribution/operations warehouse with an RF gun.
• Utilizing powered equipment, pick and put away product efficiently and accurately.
• Work in hot and cold warehouse environment.
• Utilize computerized warehouse management systems (1WMS) and radio frequency (RF) scanners to process all barcoded products.
• 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.
• Work safely and maintain a clean work environment.
• Understand and apply health and safety guidelines/procedures.
• Identify, report, and follow up on any property damage or safety concerns.
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships:

• Forklift supervisors and leads
• Operations shift management
• Other internal departments

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Essential Functions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: 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 twelve (12) 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 or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of six (6) months previous experience operating forklifts
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required