Adidas adds 300 jobs at Spartanburg distribution center

A series of high-profile sporting events has led to more jobs in Spartanburg County. Adidas is adding 300 full-time positions to its Spartanburg  distribution center. The Portland, Ore.-based company is hiring warehouse operations associates and forklift operators across all shifts with most openings for night shift.

The distribution center currently employs about 1,500, according to a company spokesperson.

The company said in a statement that shifts include days, nights and weekends.

The company is offering pay starting at $19.75 per hour for warehouse operations associates, $22 per hour for forklift operators and $27.50 per hour for senior forklift operators, plus benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, up to four weeks of flexible time off, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, performance program and adidas discounts.

“Our distribution centers are the backbone of our operations,” said James Furlong, senior vice president of supply chain management for Adidas North America in the statement. “Adding 300 new positions strengthens our network and enhances our ability to meet increased consumer demand with the speed and quality our customers expect, especially during moments of global excitement like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics.”

Job seekers can learn more and apply for the open roles online at adidas.com/careers. Adidas is also hosting in-person hiring events at Spartanburg Community College’s Tyger River Campus-Spark Center through May.