3rd Shift Forklift Driver

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States.  Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

WORK TYPE: On Site

LOCATION DETAILS : 950 E. Avenue K, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

WORK HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00PM – 4:30 AM (OT as needed and during peak season Jun-Dec).

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Our BSN Sports Warehouse Forklift Driver is responsible for selecting and preparing products for shipment in a warehouse setting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Reports to the shipping office at the beginning of each shift for the daily assignment, vehicle inspection sheet, and replenishment discrepancies sheet.

• Inspects assigned lift and completes vehicle inspection sheet.

• Replenishes pick slots. If no requests exist, manually replenish to fill empty or almost empty slots.

• Maintains correct counts.

• Verifies that the correct product is being put in the appropriate pick location.

• Removes all empty pallets from pick locations and aisles. Separates the good, and bad, pallets and neatly stages in the pallet staging area.

• Operates the lift in a safe and efficient manner and parks and recharges the lift in its appropriate spot at the end of the shift.

• Ability to operate the following lift trucks:

• o LP-Gas sit down Rider

• o Electric Stand-up Rider

• o Low Lift Electric Hand Truck

• Understand procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two -step instructions and to deal with ordinary, standardized situations.

• Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding; subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two-digit numbers; and operations with units such as inch, foot, yard; ounce, and pound.

• Able to read, write and communicate in English.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy items, stand for extended periods, and move around the warehouse.
• Overall, a Warehouse carousel picker plays a critical role in ensuring that products are accurately picked and shipped to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders in spoken English, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Participate in meetings, discussions, and presentations requiring proficient spoken English skills.
• Ability to work seasonal mandatory OT as needed
• Must be able to pass background check.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in a warehouse/manufacturing setting
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience
• Learn tasks quickly, is detailed, accuracy driven, personable, team oriented, and punctual with excellent attendance
• Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office, with extensive experience with Microsoft Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time with repetitive body movements
• Ability to lift and/or move no less than 15-40 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.