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.
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 Production Associate will play a critical role in assembling, finishing, and fulfilling high-quality fan merchandise.
The Production Associate joins a fast-paced production, warehouse, and machine operations environment where precision and quality drive every order from creation to fulfillment. Working across multiple work centers, this role supports merchandise assembly, labeling, packaging, receiving, picking, and preparation, with advanced opportunities to operate and troubleshoot digital machinery including printers, lasers, embroidery machines, and cutting systems. The Production Associate delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.
Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.
Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)
- Collaborate across production, warehouse, and machine operations teams to ensure seamless workflow and on-time order fulfillment.
- Support cross-training initiatives by developing proficiency across multiple work centers, contributing to team flexibility and resilience.
- Communicate effectively with teammates and supervisors to maintain production pace and resolve issues quickly.
Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)
- Assemble, finish, label, and package merchandise to exacting quality standards so fans receive products they are proud to wear and display.
- Follow detailed order instructions precisely to ensure every item shipped accurately reflects the fan's purchase.
- Maintain consistent production rates that support timely delivery of fan merchandise across all channels.
- Contribute to a fulfillment environment where quality and speed combine to create exceptional fan experiences.
Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)
- Learn and operate advanced digital equipment including printers, lasers, routers, embroidery machines, and cutting systems, sometimes running multiple machines simultaneously.
- Apply basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools and automated equipment to quickly troubleshoot and resolve production disruptions.
- Embrace cross-training opportunities to expand capabilities and bring fresh perspective to multiple work centers.
- Utilize handheld technology and inventory management systems to improve accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.
Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)
- Meet or exceed production goals while maintaining quality standards across all assigned work centers.
- Follow all safety and quality guidelines consistently, contributing to a safe and compliant production floor.
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, maintaining focus and output quality across available shift options.
- Take personal accountability for the accuracy, presentation, and timeliness of every order touched.
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
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain strong attention to detail in a production or warehouse setting.
- Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn and operate digital machinery including printers, lasers, embroidery machines, routers, and cutting systems.
- Proficiency or willingness to learn handheld technology and inventory management systems.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. independently and participate in team lifts of up to 50 lbs.
- Physical ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift, kneel, bend, turn, grip and grasp continuously, push a cart, and climb a ladder and stairs.
- Willingness to cross-train and work effectively across multiple work centers.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with a commitment to meeting production goals and quality standards.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous experience in production, manufacturing, or warehouse environments is a plus but not required.
On-site: Your work location will be onsite in Winona MN.
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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