Screen Print Worker (Union)
Easton, PA - USA
Job Summary
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 worlds 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 Screen Print Inspector will play a critical role in ensuring print quality accuracy and production integrity across licensed apparel.
The Screen Print Inspector is responsible for reading screen print tickets executing quality checks throughout the production run and ensuring every garment meets Fanatics Commerces standards before goods are released to shipping. This role oversees inspection at every stage of the print process from test print approval through final fold pack and documentation catching defects early and holding the line on quality. The Screen Print Inspector 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)
- Partner closely with press operators and team members during setup production runs and tear-down communicating clearly when quality issues arise and when it is safe to resume or conclude production.
- Assist teammates throughout the screen take-down and press setup process contributing to a clean organized and efficient work area that supports the broader production team.
- Escalate discrepancies in quantities or quality to supervisors promptly and accurately ensuring the team can respond quickly and avoid downstream errors.
Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)
- Uphold the quality of every licensed garment by inspecting for print defects and cure issues protecting the fan experience by ensuring only correctly printed merchandise reaches shipping.
- Verify accuracy of quantity by size and color against the screen print ticket ensuring fans receive exactly the product that was ordered.
- Ensure all misprints and defective garments are replaced before screens are taken down preventing flawed product from advancing in the fulfillment process.
- Apply heat seal labels as required and perform garment touch-ups and clean-ups maintaining the presentation standards fans expect from officially licensed merchandise.
Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)
- Conduct a cure check on every twelfth shirt during production runs using a systematic sampling approach to detect quality issues before they compound across an order.
- Stop production when quality problems are identified and authorize the operator to resume only after satisfactory corrections have been confirmed applying sound judgment to protect output quality.
- Identify and communicate discrepancies between ticket specifications and actual quantities contributing to process accuracy and continuous improvement on the production floor.
- Support ongoing improvements in folding packing and inspection workflows by consistently following defined steps folding in sixes or twelves stacking for secondary printing or placing bundles into buggies boxes or crates without combining steps.
Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)
- Complete all required information on the inspector production sheet accurately and obtain supervisor signatures for downtime and allowances maintaining accountability and production records.
- Manage the full lifecycle of each production order from test print through final verification confirming quantity print quality and cure before communicating order completion to the operator.
- Unload garments from the conveyor and press as needed performing each step with care and attention to garment quality and condition.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift supporting a safe and efficient production environment for the entire team.
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:
- Strong math skills with the ability to accurately count verify and reconcile quantities by size and color against production tickets.
- Legible handwriting for completing inspector production sheets and other required documentation.
- Ability to distinguish colors accurately to identify print defects and verify color correctness against order specifications.
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout a full production shift in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds including unloading garments from conveyors and presses and moving buggies boxes or crates.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects misprints and cure issues and take appropriate corrective action without prompting.
- Ability to work collaboratively with press operators and team members communicating clearly and professionally in a fast-paced production setting.
On-site: Your work location will be onsite in Easton PA.
At Fanatics we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams were Obsessed with Fans we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If youre 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 2500 athletes and celebrities and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2000 retail locations including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22000 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 .
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 worldincluding 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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