Forklift Operator (Stand-Up Single/Double Walkie) All Shifts Available!

Move Product. Drive Precision. Keep the Game Moving. 

This role is all about momentum. You’ll safely operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) and other equipment to keep product moving across the distribution center—making sure every order is processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. 

Shifts Available: 

  • Day (P) Shift: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm 

  • Night (Q) Shift:  Monday - Thursday 6:00pm - 4:30am 

  • Weekend (R) Shift:  Friday - Sunday, 7:00am - 7:30pm 

Pay Rate:  $22.00/hr  

+$.75 shift differential for Night (Q) and Weekend (R) Shifts  

Our attractive benefits package include: 

  • Health, vision, dental, Rx benefits 

  • Up to 160 hours FTO per year 

  • 401K matching program 

  • Holiday pay 

  • 50% off adidas.com discount 

 

What You’ll Do: 

  • Take control of powered equipment to pick, move, and place product with speed and precision 

  • Use warehouse systems (WMS) and RF scanners to track and process inventory in real time 

  • Spot issues early and communicate exceptions to leadership 

  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) with consistency and focus 

  • Own your work—accurately track production and complete required documentation 

  • Step up when needed with overtime support 

  • Stay flexible—learn multiple areas and adapt to where the team needs you most 

  • Keep your environment clean, organized, and safe 

  • Take on additional responsibilities as assigned 

 

Key Relationships: 

  • Leadership team 

  • Operations shift management 

  • Internal partners across the distribution center 

 

What You Bring: 

  • Ability to obtain adidas certification to operate powered equipment, including stand-up single and double walkie units, as well as equipment such as order pickers, turret trucks, reach trucks, powered pallet jacks, and sit-down forklifts. 

  • Experience operating stand up, single/double walkie forklifts (6+ months) 

  • Comfort working with RF scanners and warehouse systems 

  • Solid math and communication skills 

  • Ability to read, write, and understand English 

 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Stay active—standing, walking, lifting, and operating equipment for up to 12 hours 

  • Work at heights up to 40 feet with confidence and safety 

  • Lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds 

  • Operate in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures 

  • Maintain reliable attendance and show up ready to perform 

  • Move with control—bending, climbing, balancing, and handling equipment as needed 

 

Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma or GED required 

  • Ability to read, write, and understand English 

  • Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and across different functional areas 

  • Minimum six (6) months forklift experience 

 

Why This Role Matters 

Every product you move, scan, and place keeps the operation running. Precision matters. Safety matters. Reliability matters. This is where consistency meets impact, every shift. 

  • adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. 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 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. 

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


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 (Stand-Up Single/Double Walkie) All Shifts Available!

TEAM:  Supply Chain & Sourcing
Location:  Spartanburg
State:  SC
Country/Region:  US
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  551031
Date:  Oct 15, 2026