Job Description

PURPOSE:


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. Accurately process orders in and out of the distribution center.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:



Utilize powered equipment, pick and put away product efficiently and accurately, as assigned by supervisor Utilize computerized warehouse management systems (WMS) 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 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 team 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 Good communication 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 to twelve (12) hours/day able to work safely at high levels, upwards of forty (40) 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 Equivalent Minimum of six (6) months previous experience operating forklifts Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

WHAT WE OFFER



Competitive benefits including medical dental vision 401k with employer match paid parental leave education assistance and more. Opportunities for growth and development within a global brand that values diversity and innovation.



READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP



Apply today and be part of a team that is shaping the future of sport and retail. THROUGH SPORT WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.



adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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 .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.



The working location of this position is Indianapolis, IN.



Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.


AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.




COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..


OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.


INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.


TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.


INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.


RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

- CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU -

BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.

JOB TITLE:
Forklift Operator
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Indianapolis
TEAM:
Supply Chain & Sourcing
STATE:
IN
COUNTRY/REGION:
US
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
539389
DATE:
Jan 13, 2026