Yard Jockey (Sun-Wed, 6pm-4:30am)

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• Yard Jockey (Sun-Wed, 6pm-4:30am)
• Shift: Front Half Nights (Sunday to Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM)

Pay

$24.00 Hourly

Purpose

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 team
• Other internal departments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience operating tractor trailers
• 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

Essential Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

ability to safely operate a yard truck to maneuver trailers around a crowded yard 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 ten (10) 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
• At least three (3) months experience operating a yard truck and/or spotting trailers in a fast-paced environment
• Six (6) months previous experience operating forklifts
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.

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 –

Additional information

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: Yard Jockey (Sun-Wed, 6pm-4:30am)
• TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing
• Location: Wilkes-Barre
• State: PA
• Country/Region: US
• Contract Type: Full time
• Number: 551613
• Date: Nov 2, 2026
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