Operations Associate II - Inventory

Purpose: In addition to possessing proficient knowledge of Operations Associate I responsibilities in their area of responsibility, the Operations Associate II coordinates the flow of work in/out of the department and performs essential administrative tasks. This role will be required to perform a variety of warehouse duties under general supervision including but not limited to selecting, packing, scanning, labeling, loading, unloading, material handling, value-added services (VAS) and/or other functions as assigned to achieve projected volume and quality goals. Accurately process orders in and out of the distribution center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize computerized warehouse management systems (WMS) and radio frequency (RF) scanners to process all barcoded products
• Operate hand and power equipment for material handling as needed
• Operate machines as needed (i.e. bagging machine, inflation machine, etc.)
• Identify and communicate exceptions to the leadership team
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately record production by task and complete any necessary paperwork
• Flexibility to train and work in multiple areas as well as both buildings (Post Road facility and Mt. Comfort facility)
• Work safely and maintain a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Train and coach new hires
• Troubleshoot issues to determine root cause and suggest solutions and improvements

Key Relationships:

• Leadership team
• Other internal departments

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

Our attractive benefits package include:

• Health, vision, dental, Rx benefits
• Up to 160 hours FTO per year
• 401K matching program
• Holiday pay
• 50% off adidas.com discount