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Distribution Center (DC) Team Member/ Equipment Operator / Loader

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Cookeville, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Cookeville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Academy Sports + Outdoors is hiring a Distribution Center (DC) Team Member/ Equipment Operator / Loader. Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking Distribution Center Team Members, Equipment Operators, and Loaders to ensure products reach customers nationwide. These roles involve receiving, sorting, and shipping merchandise, contributing to a fast-paced, high-energy environment focused on safety and efficiency. Team members play a key role in connecting customers with sports and outdoor gear.

Preferred (not required): Work Ethic, Attention To Detail, Collaboration, and Safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work EthicAttention to DetailCollaborationSafetyEfficiency

Full job description

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!

Your Distribution Center Journey Starts Here Our Distribution Center Team Members are the all‑stars who keep the game moving, making sure that our products get to our nationwide customers. Our Distribution Center Team Members are the backbone of getting great products into the hands of our customers.

Every day, you help keep operations moving, accurately receiving, sorting, and shipping merchandise that fuels the store experience. You bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and teamwork to a fast-paced, high-energy environment where safety and efficiency come first. Whether you’re mastering equipment, optimizing workflows, or ensuring every order is handled with care, you play a key role in connecting customers to the sports and outdoor gear they love.

Our Distribution Center Team Member, Distribution Center Equipment Operator, and Distribution Center Loader roles each play a critical part in keeping operations running smoothly, supporting the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of merchandise across our network.

If you're interested in any of these roles, click apply to get started. You can also explore the links below to learn more about each position’s responsibilities and requirements.

  • Distribution Center Team Member

  • Distribution Center Equipment Operator

  • Distribution Center Loader

Equal Employment Opportunity Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. ​

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