Forklift Operator - 1St Shift

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.

The BSN SPORTS Indianapolis Production/Warehouse team is looking for an Inventory Forklift Driver in Indianapolis, IN for1st Shift, which is from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

As a member of the Production/Warehouse team, the Inventory Control Lift Driver plays a critical role making sure all inventory is accounted for and placed in the most efficient locations for optimizing our distribution flow. You’ll make sure products are physically and systematically in best location. This role is key to an efficient and effective operation by ensuring inventory is accurately managed.

WHAT YOU’LL DO ON A DAILY BASIS:

• Accurately manage and control inventory by checking, correcting, and resolving discrepancies in counts
• Strategically map, organize, and replenish product to support picking needs
• Develop processes for loss mitigation
• Partner with Sales teams to problem solve when inventory issues arise
• Continue to improve processes ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.

WHAT SKILLS YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• High energy, great attitude, and aptitude for leadership
• Great attention to detail and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate with knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a structured and process-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Ability to work seasonal mandatory OT as needed and maintain excellent attendance
• Read and comprehend documents, instructions, and correspondence in English to perform job duties efficiently.
• 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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing valuable insights and feedback in English.
• Learn tasks quickly, accuracy driven, personable, team oriented, and punctual with excellence in attendance.
• Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide numbers.

PEAK SEASON (July-December) REQUIREMENTS:

• Shift hours Monday through Friday; 4am-2:30pm / 3:00pm-1:30am / 8:30pm-7:00am
• Mandatory overtime which may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• SAP Experience is a bonus
• Prior lift experience is a bonus
• Prior RF Scan Gun experience is a bonus
• Prior inventory control experience is a bonus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a bonus

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of the body is required on a regular basis. The position requires lifting of no less than 15-35 lbs. on a regular basis. Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

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
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

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.