Auto Ops QC Associate

<div class="content-intro"><h2 class="job-details__description-header text-color-secondary font-family-secondary" data-bind="i18n: 'job-details.employer-description-title'">About Us</h2> <div class="job-details__description-content basic-formatter" data-bind="html: pageData().job.corporateDescription"> <div>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 &amp; 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.&nbsp;</div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports &amp; 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.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fanatics Collectibles is looking for an Auto Ops 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 &amp; documented properly, and delivered on-time for production. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, &amp; entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Responsibilities:</em></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conducts quality control for sticker and on-card autographs, with an emphasis on high value sets and white glove athletes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conducts analysis on autographs to determine "good" vs. "bad" on-card or sticker autographs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Operate Maddox AI machine and perform due diligence and quality checks on automated QC process</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conducts analysis on Maddox AI outputs to properly compile data on QC Sheets and address any discrepancies from automated QC</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conducts product pack outs and product check-ins with vendors to ensure Autograph Operations delivers all active cards per the subject list on time</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Responsible for receipt of sticker and on-card autographs daily, to include unboxing and staging of products, data entry into Airtable/NCF, and secure transportation of products in cages from receipt area to quality control</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mentors and trains less experienced QC Associates; provide guidance and training as questions or discrepancies arise</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>The Ideal Candidate:&nbsp;</em></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;High school diploma or GED required</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or production environments, preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;Ability to lift 10-15 lbs. at once, preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel), required</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;Prior experience with data management systems, a plus</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.&nbsp; Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants.&nbsp;Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com).&nbsp; For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at&nbsp;</em><a href="http://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers"><span class="s2"><em>www.fanaticsinc.com/careers</em></span></a></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our&nbsp;<a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff494b9931735466ce28d5b/t/69de53bde2c02c25e9c38758/1776178110037/Candidate+Privacy+Policy+April+2026.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Policy.</a></p></div>