Spreader Operator (Union)

Fanatics; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking a Spreader Operator to load, operate, and maintain spreading equipment, ensuring precise fabric spreads that meet cutting specifications. You will verify yardage, document data, and help deliver defect-free material to the cutting stage.

The role demands attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. You will contribute to on-time production output, uphold quality standards, and adapt to AI-enabled insights and new tools on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 45 lbs and stand for extended production shifts.
• Read and write in English to interpret cut tickets and complete paperwork.
• Availability for overtime as necessary on production shifts.
• Strong attention to detail to verify fabric, ply heights, and spread accuracy.
• Prior experience with spreading equipment or apparel manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, operate, and maintain spreading equipment.
• Verify fabric against cut tickets and document yardage and roll data.
• Ensure defect-free material reaches the cutting stage.
• Maintain accurate spread construction and orderly, safe workstation.

Skills

Lifting up to 45 lbs

Stand for long shifts

English literacy

Overtime availability

Attention to detail

Spread equipment experience

Job description

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 Spreader Operator will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, high-quality fabric spreading and cutting operations that support on-time licensed apparel production.

Role Overview

The Spreader Operator is responsible for loading, operating, and maintaining spreading equipment to build precise fabric spreads that meet quality standards and cutting specifications. This role verifies fabric accuracy against cut tickets, documents yardage and roll data, and ensures defect-free material reaches the cutting stage. The Spreader Operator 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 production teammates to coordinate fabric workflows and meet daily spread targets on time.
• Communicate clearly across the production floor to flag fabric issues, roll discrepancies, or equipment concerns before they impact downstream cutting operations.
• Support a culture of accountability by consistently following instructions, maintaining organized workstations, and contributing to a reliable, high-output team environment.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Ensure the correct fabric is matched to each cut sheet so that every officially licensed garment meets the quality fans expect.
• Check spreads for fabric defects and verify ply height to prevent quality issues from advancing to finished product.
• Uphold accuracy in spread construction so that licensed apparel reaching fans reflects the standards of the world's most iconic sports properties.
• Contribute to on-time production output that enables Fanatics Commerce to fulfill fan orders reliably across global channels.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Identify fabric defects and spread irregularities early in the production process, proposing immediate corrective actions to minimize waste and rework.
• Look for opportunities to improve spreading efficiency, such as optimizing roll loading sequences or reducing fabric waste through precise measurements.
• Apply attention to detail and pattern recognition to catch dye lot inconsistencies or cut ticket mismatches before they compound downstream.
• Embrace new equipment, tools, or process improvements introduced to the production floor with a curiosity-driven, solutions-oriented mindset.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Operate spreading equipment with precision, maintaining consistent edge quality and ply counts that meet production standards every shift.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately, including yardage logs, roll counts, dye lot records, and cut ticket documentation, with no shortcuts.
• Manage physical demands of the role — including lifting up to 45 lbs and sustained standing — with discipline and reliability across full production shifts, including overtime as required.
• Take personal ownership of assigned spread work from fabric matching through table pull-down, ensuring each spread is ready for the cutting machine without delay.

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

Required Qualifications

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and stand for extended periods throughout a full production shift.
• Ability to read and write in the English language to accurately interpret cut tickets, complete production paperwork, and follow written instructions.
• Availability and flexibility to work a production shift with overtime as necessary.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify fabric defects, verify ply heights, and ensure spread accuracy against cut tickets.
• Organized and self-directed, with the ability to follow multi-step instructions and maintain a structured, efficient workstation.
• Demonstrated reliability and a production-oriented mindset suited to a fast-paced, physically demanding manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience operating spreading equipment or working in a cut-and-sew or apparel manufacturing environment preferred.

WORK LOCATION

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

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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