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U - Operator Sewing

Easton, PA, 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.

Operator – Sewing

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 limitless entrepreneurial spirit, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Operator – Sewing will play a critical role in executing precision sewing operations that bring officially licensed fan apparel to life.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Operator – Sewing is responsible for performing assigned sewing operations within Fanatics Commerce's manufacturing environment, ensuring each bundle is completed to quality standards and accurately tracked through the Leadtec system. This role operates across a structured 1st shift schedule and requires consistent attention to detail, adherence to production instructions, and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work area. The Operator – Sewing delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

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 supervisors and managers to meet daily production targets and adapt to shifting plant needs across assigned operations.
  • Support fellow team members by maintaining workflow continuity and communicating any issues with bundle processing or equipment promptly.
  • Contribute to a positive and productive shop floor environment through reliable attendance, punctuality, and a team-first approach.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

  • Execute sewing operations with precision to ensure every finished product meets the quality standards fans expect from officially licensed merchandise.
  • Follow all special details and quality requirements tied to each operation or job, ensuring accuracy from bundle intake to completion.
  • Uphold product integrity by catching and reporting quality issues before they move further down the production line.
  • Contribute to on-time delivery of fan apparel by maintaining consistent output and meeting production quotas each shift.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

  • Learn and operate commercial sewing machines proficiently, adapting quickly to new equipment, techniques, or operational assignments as plant needs evolve.
  • Identify opportunities to improve personal efficiency and workstation organization to support broader throughput goals.
  • Embrace training and process updates, applying new methods to enhance quality and reduce rework or waste on the production floor.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

  • Accurately report all pay coupons associated with each bundle per the assigned operation, ensuring no discrepancies in production tracking.
  • Scan all completed work through the Leadtec system consistently and without exception to maintain accurate records and workflow visibility.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation at all times in compliance with plant safety standards.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and commitment by working overtime and weekends as required to meet production demands.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

  • Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
  • Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
  • Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior sewing experience preferred; demonstrated ability or willingness to learn commercial sewing machine operation required.
  • Ability to read and write in English to follow written work instructions, bundle coupons, and operational documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet quality standards and adhere to special job requirements on every bundle.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and consistently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Highly organized with the capacity to manage multiple bundles and track production coupons without error.
  • Physical ability to work both sitting and standing for extended periods throughout an 8-hour shift.
  • Availability and willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as production demands require.

WORK LOCATION

On-site: Your work location will be onsite in Easton, PA.

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.

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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