Quality Inspector (Thurs-Sat, 6am-6pm $18.75hr))

Purpose:

This position is directly responsible for quality audits within the Manufacturing departments and will have a good understanding of inspections regarding Manufacturing operations and in-process Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) inspections. This position’s primary inspection operation will be able to adhere to the quality assurance standards set in place.

This position has a good understanding of the brand, leagues, teams, colors, fabrics, garment specifications, embellishment types (Screen Print, Embroidery, Digital, Heat Transfer and Pad Print), computer experience and all quality assurance standards and processes throughout the facility.

This position will work the same shift as the Manufacturing departments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• FIRST PIECE APPROVAL SIGN OFF – This position will be responsible for inspecting, understanding tolerance levels and approving the first piece production for: color, placement, verifying grid information, color copy comparison, print technique, registration, curing, coverage, graphic alignment, branding, specialty application, style/graphic number, correct garment, count, size run, if the order is complete/order make ups and any other quality standards defined.

• PRODUCTION RUN LINE INSPECTION – Throughout the production run the Quality Inspector is expected to inspect the embellishments as they are being produced.

o For the screen print production run, the Quality Inspector is to look for any quality defects such as color, screen pinholes, garment bleeding, registration, graphics being off center, graphic placement, ink cracking, embellishment, font type, correct size for each player number, etc. This inspection will happen at the end of the dryer.

o For the embroidery production run, the Quality Inspector is to look for any quality defects such as loose threads, hoop marks, registration, graphics being off center, graphic placement, etc. This inspection will happen after the Embroidery Operator 1 touches up the garment (clips running stitches, after steaming, etc.).

o For the heat transfer production run the Quality Inspector is to look for any quality defects such as scorching, registration, graphics being off center, graphic placement, etc. This inspection will happen during the press, rotating around as they are completed.

▪ If a quality defect is discovered, the Quality Inspector has the authority to stop the

press immediately and let the run team know what the issue is. If the run team

fails to stop, the Shift Supervisor or Manager should be notified.

• REALLOCATION – This position will be cross trained, so that it can be reallocated as needed to achieve targets and service level and have the knowledge and ability to do inspections and audits across all manufacturing areas (Screen Print, TechFit, Embroidery, Digital, Heat Transfer, Pad Print and Sublimation).

• ACCURATE COUNTS – Throughout the run the Quality Inspector is to keep accurate counts of the garments being produced to ensure we maintain our customer fill rate. These counts can also affect when we order make -ups. In instances when the run is produced short the Quality Inspector must look at the make-up decision tree to determine if a make -up is required.

• CATCHING - Throughout the production run the Quality Inspector is to catch the garments as they

come down the dryer and bundle/folder/hang each garment based on the type of garment.

• RECORDING DATA – This position will be responsible for accurately recording key quality data in the AMPS system/Smart Sheets Form, to ensure Operators are given proper credit for set -ups, garments produced and reject rates.

• TOUCH UPS - This position may also be called upon to assist with touch ups and clean -up of garments.

• MAKE UPS - This position will fill out the make-up form accurately and based on shortage, reject and multimedia.

• ORDER PREPPING – This position may be asked to assist with prepping the orders by stacking the garments by size upside down in a neat pile.

• MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE – This position will be responsible for maintaining 6s & Lean standards.

• COMMUNICATION - This position will do an information exchange with the prior and forth coming shifts regarding status, issues , and any pertinent information that the next shift may need.

• ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENTS GIVEN – Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

 

Key Relationships:

• Operators, Press Techs

• Leadership team

• Operations shift management

• Other internal departments

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Must have visual acuity for analyzing color.

• Basic computer skills such as internet, Windows, ability to use a mouse and/or touchscreen

• Ability to read, write, count and distinguish colors

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in English

• Ability to use equipment, including but not limited to box knife, RF scanner, manual and power pallet jacks

• 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

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required

 

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.