Truck Operator
Safely handle, operate, and maneuver various trucks and trailers in our yard to reposition as needed. Move trailers to designated dock(s) 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
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Flexibility to train and work in multiple areas
- Work safely and maintain a clean work environment
- Other duties as assigned
Key Relationships :
Leadership teamOther internal departmentsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Experience operating tractor trailersAbility 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 forkliftBasic math skillsGood communication skillsEssential Functions :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is :
ability to safely operate a yard truck to maneuver trailers around a crowded yardregularly 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 / dayable to work safely at high levels, upwards of thirty-five (35) feetable to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperaturesable to reliably attend work / scheduled hoursrequired to safely operate power industrial equipment as noted aboveoccasionally 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 crawlRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications :
High School diplomaAt least three (3) months experience operating a yard truck and / or spotting trailers in a fast-paced environmentSix (6) months previous experience operating forkliftsRequired to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.