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Hiring Event: WinCraft Production & Warehouse Associate | $16–$20/hr + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Winona, MN, United States

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

WinCraft, part of Fanatics Commerce, brings team pride to life through officially licensed products that connect fans with the teams, schools, leagues, and events they love. From our operations in Winona, Minnesota, our team manufactures and distributes a wide variety of high-quality sports merchandise enjoyed by fans across the country. 

As part of Fanatics Commerce—the global leader in licensed sports merchandise—WinCraft combines its strong local roots and manufacturing expertise with the reach of a global organization serving fans in more than 180 countries. 

Together, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day: building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with limitless entrepreneurial spirit, and approaching our work with a determined and relentless mindset. 

As we continue to scale our global platform, the WinCraft Production & Warehouse Associate will play a critical role in assembling, fulfilling, and delivering quality licensed sports merchandise at WinCraft's Winona operation. 

POSITION AT A GLANCE 

  • Starting pay: $16.00–$20.00 per hour, based on the position offered and selected shift 
  • Sign-on bonus: $2,500; eligibility requirements and payout schedule will be discussed upon hire 
  • Pay frequency: Weekly 
  • Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours per week 
  • Benefits: Benefits-eligible position 
  • Location: Onsite in Winona, Minnesota 
  • Experience: Previous production or warehouse experience is helpful but not required 
  • Opportunity: One application provides consideration for multiple production, warehouse and machine-operation positions 

AVAILABLE SHIFTS 

  • First Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 
  • Second Shift (Early Schedule): Monday–Thursday, 12:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. 
  • Second Shift (Late Schedule): Monday–Thursday, 2:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. 

Additional hours or overtime may be required based on business needs. 

PAY INFORMATION 

Starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour based on the specific position offered, assigned work area and selected shift. Eligible second- and third-shift positions also receive a shift differential. 

Available work areas may include: 

  • Production and assembly 
  • Packaging and labeling 
  • Picking, packing and fulfillment 
  • Shipping and receiving 
  • Inventory and warehouse operations 
  • Printing and embroidery 
  • Laser, router and cutting-machine operations 
  • Quality control 

Your specific position, primary work area, shift and hourly rate will be discussed during the onsite interview process and confirmed before an offer is made. 

Applicable shift differentials: 

  • First Shift: Base hourly rate 
  • Second Shift (Early Schedule): Base hourly rate + $1.50 shift differential 
  • Second Shift (Late Schedule): Base hourly rate + $2.00 shift differential 

FULL-TIME BENEFITS 

Eligible full-time team members have access to a competitive benefits package that may include: 

  • Health and wellness coverage options 
  • Retirement savings benefits 
  • Paid time off and company holidays 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Fanatics merchandise discounts 
  • Employee and family support programs 
  • Career-development and cross-training opportunities 

Specific benefit offerings, eligibility requirements and effective dates will be reviewed during the hiring process. 

ROLE OVERVIEW 

WinCraft is hiring full-time associates across several areas of its Winona, Minnesota operation, with one application providing consideration for opportunities spanning production, assembly, packaging, labeling, picking, receiving, fulfillment, and machine operations. Based on experience, interests, shift availability, and current business needs, each associate will be matched with a primary work area and may cross-train in additional areas over time — no previous production or warehouse experience is required. The WinCraft Production & Warehouse Associate delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership. 

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT 

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes. 

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams) 

  • Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to maintain production pace and support on-time fulfillment across WinCraft's Winona operation. 
  • Communicate questions, concerns, and production issues promptly to keep the team aligned and moving forward. 
  • Contribute to a respectful, positive, and team-oriented workplace by maintaining reliable, punctual attendance and supporting a shared commitment to quality and safety. 

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans) 

  • Assemble, finish, label, and package licensed sports merchandise to the standards fans expect and deserve. 
  • Inspect products and orders for accuracy, presentation, and quality, ensuring each item accurately reflects the customer's order. 
  • Identify and report product defects, order discrepancies, and quality concerns to protect the fan experience. 
  • Help deliver products that fans are proud to wear, use, and display by maintaining consistent accuracy and attention to detail throughout every shift. 

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit) 

  • Cross-train in additional work centers — including printing, embroidery, laser, router, and cutting-machine operations — based on business needs and demonstrated proficiency. 
  • Learn to safely operate production equipment and use handheld scanners, inventory systems, and other workplace technology to track products and complete assigned work accurately. 
  • Identify equipment disruptions and follow established troubleshooting and escalation procedures to minimize downtime and maintain production flow. 
  • Adapt to shifting priorities, assignments, and production demands with a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset. 

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset) 

  • Meet established production expectations while maintaining quality standards across assigned work areas including production and assembly, packaging and labeling, picking and fulfillment, shipping and receiving, and inventory and warehouse operations. 
  • Follow all safety, quality, and equipment-operation procedures and use required personal protective equipment without exception. 
  • Take personal accountability for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of assigned work, including preparing accurate orders for shipment across multiple sales channels. 
  • Maintain focus while performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment and help create a safe, organized, and productive workplace for the entire team. 

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and consistently maintain accuracy and quality in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment. 
  • Willingness and ability to learn production, warehouse, and machine-operation procedures, including safe operation of printers, lasers, embroidery machines, routers, and cutting systems. 
  • Willingness to cross-train and work across multiple work centers — such as production and assembly, packaging and labeling, fulfillment, shipping and receiving, and inventory operations — based on business needs. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teammates and supervisors to maintain production pace and quality standards. 
  • Willingness to learn and use handheld technology, inventory systems, and other digital workplace tools to track products and complete assigned work accurately. 
  • Ability to maintain reliable and punctual attendance for the selected shift (First, Second, or Third), including availability for additional hours or overtime based on business needs. 
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing or walking for an entire shift, lifting at least 25 pounds independently, participating in team lifts of up to 50 pounds, and working safely around production machinery and warehouse equipment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Previous experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse, fulfillment, assembly, machine operation, or a similar hands-on environment. 
  • Experience using handheld scanners, inventory systems, production equipment, or basic hand tools. 

Education: 

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; not required. 

WORK LOCATION 

On-site: Your work location will be onsite in Winona, Minnesota. 

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset—We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined & Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team. 

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Salary Range

$16 - $20 USD

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

ABOUT US
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

ABOUT THE TEAM
Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset

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