Purpose:   The Quality Inspector II is an experienced role responsible for conducting quality audits within the Quality Department. This position requires mastery of multiple inspection areas, such as inbound receipts, in‑process audits, and outbound inspections. The Quality Inspector II is fully trained in their primary inspection function and is capable of training others to meet established adidas quality assurance standards.This role requires strong knowledge of leagues, teams, colors, fabrics, garment specifications, embellishment types, applicable computer systems, and the majority of facility processes. It is not an entry‑level role and requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently perform multiple inspection processes, with training completed in a third inspection area.
• Apply strong attention to detail and a full understanding of inspection procedures to ensure accuracy in all assigned tasks.
• Work on assigned projects and, once trained, complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Participate as a collaborative team member; ask clarifying questions and communicate any gaps in understanding.
• Ensure all work is performed accurately and on time, including both manual and system‑generated documentation.
• Communicate regularly with the Quality Lead and partner on projects assigned by the Quality Specialist, Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Receive training on new operations using TWI (Training Within Industry) methodology.
• Demonstrate reliability, urgency, and sound judgment at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

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 use equipment, including but not limited to box knife, RF scanner, manual and powered equipment
• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work overtime as needed

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

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

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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.