Tackle Twill Operator (Union

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.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Operator, Tackle Twill will play a critical role in producing high-quality tackle twill lettering and custom apparel on the manufacturing floor.

The Operator, Tackle Twill is responsible for arranging, heat-sealing, and quality-inspecting tackle twill lettering on licensed sports apparel in accordance with team, style, and art specifications. Working on the 1st shift within the Manufacturing department, this role ensures every garment meets Fanatics Commerce's standards for spelling, placement, color, and quality before it reaches the fan. The Operator, Tackle Twill 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 with fellow operators and the shift supervisor to maintain consistent production flow and meet daily output targets on time.
• Communicate quality concerns or production issues promptly to the supervisor to keep the team aligned and prevent downstream defects.
• Support a positive, organized work environment by following all departmental standards and contributing to a culture of shared accountability.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Review every work order thoroughly — verifying style, color, team, art, name, patch requirements, size, and quantity — to ensure each garment is built to exact fan specifications.
• Arrange tackle twill letters with precision, upholding spelling accuracy and placement standards that reflect the quality fans expect from officially licensed merchandise.
• Inspect completed work before releasing to the finish bundle, catching and dispositioning any quality issues before they reach the customer.
• Contribute to fulfilling fan orders accurately and on schedule, directly supporting the fan experience at the point of product.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Identify patterns in quality defects or production inefficiencies and surface improvement ideas to the supervisor.
• Adapt quickly to new work orders, team specifications, and art requirements, applying sound judgment when variations arise on the line.
• Embrace process improvements and new equipment or techniques introduced to the manufacturing floor that enhance accuracy and throughput.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Execute all tackle twill operations — including heat-seal machine setup and application — with care, speed, and consistency across a full 7:30am–4:00pm shift.
• Maintain a well-organized workstation to support efficient letter arrangement and reduce errors throughout the production run.
• Meet overtime requirements as needed, including weekends, to ensure production commitments are fulfilled without compromising quality.
• Take personal accountability for the accuracy and quality of every garment processed, treating each piece as a finished product a fan will wear.

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…