Freight Handler

Purpose:Safely operate assigned powered industrial trucks (PIT) like forklifts, stand-up order pickers, and cherry pickers to facilitate the movement of products around the distribution center. Ensure the precise processing of orders during distribution operations.

Responsibilities of Freight Handler:

• Under the supervisor's guidance, operate powered equipment effectively to pick and store items with precision and efficiency
• Make the most of computerized warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanners to efficiently handle the processing of barcoded items
• Recognize and bring to the attention of the leadership team any irregularities
• Comply with the specified standard operating tactics (SOTs)
• Maintain accurate records of production per task and complete all essential paperwork
• Aptitude to work overtime when the job calls for it
• Versatility in training and undertaking responsibilities in multiple sectors
• Keep the work environment safe and orderly through proper maintenance
• Further tasks as deemed necessary

Key Relationships of Freight Handler:

• Leadership team
• Operations shift management
• Other internal departments

Expertise, Skills, and Competencies of Freight Handler:

• The adidas certification is essential for individuals looking to safely operate various powered equipment, including order pickers, turret trucks, reach trucks, powered pallet jacks, and sit-down forklifts
• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English speaking, reading, writing, and understanding is a prerequisite

Essential Functions of Freight Handler:

Regularly required to talk or actively listen; sit, stand, or move about; utilize fingers, hands, arms, and feet for tactile perception, handling, gripping, seizing, lifting, operating, propelling, and pulling for a maximum of twelve hours per day

• Possess the ability to work safely at high altitudes, above the forty (40) feet mark
• demonstrates the ability to work in a warehouse with different temperature ranges
• Having the commitment to attend work at the appointed times consistently
• It is imperative to have the necessary knowledge to operate power industrial equipment safely
• 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

Qualifications of Freight Handler:

• The acquisition of a high school diploma or an equivalent degree reflects the dedication and effort put into educational pursuits
• A minimum of six months of previous forklift operation experience is a prerequisite
• Required to be competent in speaking, understanding written text, composing written content, and comprehending the English language

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

• 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 including 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.
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