Adidas is adding 300 full-time positions to its Spartanburg distribution center, the company announced on April 1, creating one of the largest single hiring events in the county’s logistics sector this spring.
The Portland, Oregon-based athletic gear company is recruiting Warehouse Operations Associates and Forklift Operators across all three shifts at the Spartanburg facility. Most of the open positions are on the night shift, which runs Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Day shift runs Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and weekend shift runs Friday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Starting pay is $19.75 per hour for Warehouse Operations Associates, $22 per hour for Forklift Operators, and $25.50 per hour for Senior Forklift Operators. The company is offering a full benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, up to four weeks of flexible time off, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on adidas products.
The company cited preparation for two major global sporting events as driving demand for the expansion. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles are expected to generate substantial demand for athletic apparel and footwear in the coming two years. The Spartanburg distribution center is a key node in adidas’s North American supply chain.
According to James Furlong, SVP of Supply Chain Management at adidas North America, the distribution centers are central to the company’s ability to meet consumer demand with speed and quality. The Spartanburg expansion strengthens the network and positions the facility to handle increased order volumes tied to the global sporting events.
For job seekers in Spartanburg County, the hiring push represents an accessible entry point into the warehouse and logistics sector, which has been one of the more stable parts of the local economy. Adidas is conducting in-person hiring events at Spartanburg Community College’s Tyger River Campus Spark Center, with events scheduled through May.
Interested applicants can apply online at adidas.com/careers. The company emphasized that all experience levels are welcome, and that paid training will be provided for new hires.
The 300 positions add to an already active hiring environment in Spartanburg County, where BMW, Michelin, and other major manufacturers have continued recruiting amid broader economic uncertainty tied to tariffs and global supply chain pressures.
What’s Happening
Q: How many jobs is adidas adding in Spartanburg?
A: Adidas is adding 300 full-time positions to its Spartanburg distribution center, covering Warehouse Operations Associates and Forklift Operators across day, night, and weekend shifts.
Q: What does adidas pay at the Spartanburg distribution center?
A: Starting wages are $19.75 per hour for Warehouse Operations Associates, $22 per hour for Forklift Operators, and $25.50 per hour for Senior Forklift Operators, plus benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.
Q: Why is adidas hiring in Spartanburg now?
A: The company is expanding its distribution capacity to meet anticipated demand from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics, both major global sporting events tied to heightened athletic gear sales.
Q: Where can Spartanburg residents apply?
A: Job seekers can apply at adidas.com/careers. In-person hiring events are being held at Spartanburg Community College’s Tyger River Campus Spark Center through May.
Q: When do the new jobs start?
A: The hiring process is underway now, with positions open across all shifts. Most openings are on the night shift running Monday through Thursday.
