Sporting Fashion & Goods
Associate, DC Operations (Day Shift, Mon-Fri)
Entry Level
Spartanburg, United States
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
The Warehouse Associate is a key part of how product moves through the adidas distribution centre and ultimately reaches customers, performing a variety of shipping and receiving tasks in a dynamic, hands-on, non-automated facility. The role sits within Supply Chain & Sourcing and works closely with distribution centre leadership, operations and shift management, and cross-functional partners. While the associate has a primary area of responsibility, flexibility is essential as they may support other functions to meet changing business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily tasks within the assigned functional area, including picking, packing, labelling, loading or receiving.
- Accurately process orders using warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanning technology.
- Maintain a strong focus on quality, productivity and operational standards.
- Identify and communicate exceptions, discrepancies or issues to leadership.
- Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Accurately record production activity and complete required documentation.
- Support multiple operational areas as needed to meet business demands.
- Contribute to a safe, clean and organised work environment, reporting and following up on safety concerns or property damage.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma efforts.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team and operational success.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to read, write and understand English.
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and across different functional areas.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Windows, internet navigation, and touchscreen or mouse use.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Basic maths and counting skills.
- Ability to distinguish colours for product identification.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
- Ability to use RF scanners, manual and powered pallet jacks, box cutters and standard warehouse tools.
- Ability to stand, walk and perform repetitive tasks for up to 12-hour shifts.
- Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to frequently bend, twist, push, pull and reach, and to occasionally climb, stoop, kneel or crouch.
- Ability to work at elevated heights, including mezzanine levels.
- Consistent, reliable attendance.
Workplace
- Non-automated distribution centre warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise and dust.
Salary
- $19.75 Per hour (day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm).
Benefits & Perks
- Health, vision, dental and prescription drug (Rx) benefits.
- Up to 160 hours of flexible time off (FTO) per year, accrued on a prorated basis at 0.4388 hours per day and increasing with years of service.
- 401K plan with matching programme.
- Holiday pay, with twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- 50% off adidas.com discount.
- Robust and progressive medical coverage, including an HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
- Adoption support 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.
- Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
- Education assistance for full-time employees.
- Generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees.
- Service Time Off during milestone years.
About the Company
Adidas believes that embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and its brand a real competitive advantage.
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