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Academy•Cookeville, TN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth . Click the link below to find out more details about the specific departments within each distribution center! Distribution Center Information Sheet At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our purpose is to make it easier for everyone to enjoy more sports and outdoors. The Distribution Center Team Member / Distribution Center Equipment Operator is responsible for a variety of distribution center duties to ensure the accurate and safe shipment of goods to and from the customer. Through this important work, the Distribution Center Team Member /Equipment Operator provides support to the distribution center in order to achieve customer service, associate engagement, profitability goals and Academy’s Purpose. Job Description: Click the link(s) below to see each individual position's full job description: Distribution Center Team Member Distribution Center Equipment Operator Distribution Center Loader

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent diploma required
Must have a “Safety First” mentality
Inventory management, equipment maintenance, data entry, and basic computer skills required
Effective communication, organizational, time management and mathematical skills
Able to multi-task and work independently
Ability to anticipate and make decisions under pressure
Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and precautions due to physical risks
Academy is committed to the health and safety of all team members. In this position team members will be required to work safely, report any unsafe working conditions and adhere to company procedures, policies, and guidelines.
Team members are also required to report suspicious activities, concerns or potential theft to management, Human Resources or Loss Prevention.
This position may require successful completion of a substance abuse screening in addition to a Criminal Background Check.
Requires the handling of ammunition and/or firearms. Extra precaution, safe handling, storage of and transport procedures must be followed to ensure safety and compliance with company policies, local and state laws.
All Firearm positions will require successful completion of firearms- specific Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Firearms Authorized Training.
Requires the operation of a Powered Industrial Truck that will be used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials. Extra precaution, safe truck operation and procedures must be followed to ensure safety and compliance with company policies.
Team members must have an active PIT Certification (provided by Academy) in order to operate a Powered Industrial Truck.