Autograph Operations - Quality Inspection Operator

About Us

Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players and moments they love. Our businesses — Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Events, Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Studios — maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, collect, and earn, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook and iGaming, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, credit card offerings and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem — connected by the Fanatics ONE loyalty program and FanCash, the currency of sport — delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges and retail partners; over 7,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids stores. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience.

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a QC Associate to support quality-control operations for our Autograph Operations team. This role reports into our Quality Control department and is responsible for ensuring that the autographs that make it into our product are of the highest caliber, inventoried & documented properly, and delivered on-time for production. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit. 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts quality control for sticker and on-card autographs, with an emphasis on high value sets and white glove athletes
• Conducts analysis on autographs to determine "good" vs. "bad" on-card or sticker autographs
• Operate automated defect detection machine and perform due diligence and quality checks on automated QC process
• Conducts analysis on AI-based outputs to properly compile data on QC Sheets and address any discrepancies from automated QC
• Conducts product pack outs and product check-ins with vendors to ensure Autograph Operations delivers all active cards per the subject list on time
• Responsible for receipt of sticker and on-card autographs daily, to include unboxing and staging of products, data entry into Autograph Operations databases, and secure transportation of products in cages from receipt area to quality control
• Supports the secure storage and organization of high value autographs in inventory room, to include properly shelving on-card autographs in alphabetically order by product
• Mentors and trains less experienced QC Associates; provide guidance and training as questions or discrepancies arise

The Ideal Candidate: 

•  High school diploma or GED required
•  1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or production environments, preferred
•  Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
•  Ability to lift 10-15 lbs. at once, preferred
•  Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel), required
•  Prior experience with data management systems, a plus

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