Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

Job Title: Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist

Our BSN Sports Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for selecting and preparing products for shipment in a warehouse setting.

What You Will Do:

• Receiving and reviewing pick sheets, work orders, and other shipping documents to determine items to be picked and packed.
• Locating and retrieving items from their designated storage areas within the warehouse using handheld devices or picking carts.
• Checking product quality and quantity, ensuring that they follow the order specifications.
• Packaging, labeling, and preparing items for shipment to customers, including accurately completing required shipping documentation.
• Keeping accurate inventory records of items picked and packed and reporting any discrepancies or issues to the warehouse supervisor.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Operating various warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, and following all safety procedures.
• Communicating effectively with other warehouse team members and supervisors to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy items, stand for extended periods, and move around the warehouse.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders in spoken English, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Participate in meetings, discussions, and presentations requiring proficient spoken English skills.
• Ability to work seasonal mandatory OT as needed.
• Must be able to pass background check.

Education/Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a warehouse/manufacturing setting
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience
• Learn tasks quickly, is detailed, accuracy driven, personable, team oriented, and punctual with excellent attendance
• Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office, with extensive experience with Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time with repetitive body movements
• Ability to lift and/or move no less than 15-40 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment

Join The Best Team In Sport & Spirit

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Our Values:

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits:

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.