Quality Inspector (Thurs-Sat, 6am-6pm)

Purpose: Typically, this is not an entry level position and is directly responsible for quality audits within the quality department and will have mastered more than one area of inspection in inbound receipts, in-process inspections or outbound inspection. This position will be completely trained and in their primary inspection operation will be able to provide training to adhere to the adidas quality assurance standards set in place. This position has mastered the understanding of the leagues, teams, colors, fabrics, garment specifications, embellishment types, some of the computer systems and most processes throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position will be expected to have the ability to work independently for short periods of time and effectively perform more than one inspection process and have been trained in a 3rd inspection area.
• This person will be very detail oriented and have a full understanding of the physical inspection process and the any procedures necessary to perform any of the tasks assigned.
• This person will be expected to have the ability to work on a project and once trained work independently with minimal supervision.
• This position must be able to work as a team player and communicate any lack of understanding.
• This position must work accurately at all times and will be responsible for accurate and timely documentation as required whether it be system generated or manual.
• This position will communicate directly with the Quality Lead and will work projects as assigned by the Quality Specialist, lead, supervisor, or manager.
• This position will be trained on any new operations using TWI methodology.
• This person must be dependable, have a good sense of urgency and demonstrate good judgment at all times.
• This position will perform any and all tasks assigned by superiors.

Key Relationships:

• All Manufacturing Depts.
• All Distribution Depts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Competent computer skills using the internet, Windows, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and navigating adidas systems
• Ability to read, write, count and distinguish colors
• Ability to move safely around Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)/forklifts/screen print presses.
• Basic math skills
• Must possess good attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work around heat - screen print flashes and dryers
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Required to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language

Essential Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• work in a warehouse environment with noise, dust and varying temperatures
• regularly required to talk, hear; sit, stand and/or walk; use fingers, hands, arms and feet to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push, pull, bend, and/or twist for up to twelve (12) hours/day
• occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel and/or crouch
• occasionally lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• work safely on elevated surfaces (2nd level mezzanine)
• able to reliably attend work/scheduled hours

WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive benefits including medical dental vision 401k with employer match paid parental leave education assistance and more. Opportunities for growth and development within a global brand that values diversity and innovation.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Apply today and be part of a team that is shaping the future of sport and retail. THROUGH SPORT WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. 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 are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. 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.

The working location of this position is Indianapolis, IN.

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