Company Overview

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. 

As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

Shift : 8AM-4:30PM

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Specialist 1 is essential to the manufacturing and packaging of high-quality fan merchandise. Under general supervision, the Production Specialist 1 will be required to perform all manner of product assembly, finishing, decorating and labeling using simple, non-automated hand tools. Will be responsible for finishing and/or packaging one individual item at a time, following written instructions per individual order. The successful athlete must be able to accurately count correct quantities and consistently follow customer specification within order instructions. Production Specialist Athletes will be assigned in varying work centers and it is essential that they are able to read their schedule and report to the correct work center on time for each scheduled shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 ×Reads and follows specific instructions given on shop packets.

×Utilizes basic technology to accurately document work processes such as the check out and in of work orders and/or materials.

×Accurately counts and coordinates materials required to produce each order according to specifications.

×Utilize a wide variety of hand tools requiring manual dexterity and constant grip including scissors and cutting tools, staplers and attachment tools, shrink wrap and packaging tools, stickering and labeling tools, and other specialty tools.

×Packages and labels a variety of products based on customer specifications.

×Performs general housekeeping and department six sigma activities.

×Adheres to all Department and Company Standards, Operating Procedures and Safety Requirements.

×Treats others with respect and conducts themselves in a positive and inclusive manner daily.

×Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL & Experience REQUIREMENTS:

 ×High School Diploma or Equivalent

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

×Close attention to detail

×Understand written instruction

×Complete basic technology applications / basic computer aptitude

×Good hand dexterity

×Ability to complete repetitive hand assembly tasks

×Ability to read shop packets and follow instruction

×Ability to count accurately and perform simple math functions

×Ability to inspect materials and finished products for defects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

×Ability to lift 25 lbs.

×Ability to participate in a team lift of 30 lbs.

×Able to sit or stand for entire shift

×Able to turn or bend

×Able to grip/grasp continuously

×Able to push a cart occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS:

×Indoors, temperature-controlled environment

×Required to know & don PPE applicable to work-center guidelines which may include:

oEye protection

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Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

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