Production Associate

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CA - Sacramento Until 8/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2025 Last posted July 24, 2025
Job description

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States.  Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

WORK TYPE Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS McClellan Park, CA 95652

WORK HOURS Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm 

Full Time Team members work 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week. Shift times may vary, and extra hours may be added to your schedule to ensure we fulfill our commitments to customers.

Peak Season (July-December) Requirements

Mandatory overtime which may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

BASE PAY: $18.80

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BSN Sports, A Varsity Achievement Brand, is looking to hire a Embroidery Specialist, you will be responsible for operating a computerized Embroidery machine to process customer requested specialty orders including uniforms, special event apparel, headwear, and tote bags. The Specialist responds to work orders, set up, operates, troubleshoots equipment, and performs direct physical activity to complete the order in a timely manner while meeting the customer's quality specifications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Reviews works orders, observes specifications and any special notes, and prepares their work area.
  • Direct physical activity is required to maintain their productivity while meeting the highest of quality specifications.
  • handles the proper placement of design, hooping and thread colors.
  • Retrieve designs from the computer and enter it into the embroidery machine.
  • Enter thread colors into the machine, double check garment, count and style are accurate.
  • Load and unload the machine with new/old, hooped items.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of their work area during production and at each shift end.
  • Floors need to be swept, all trash should be picked up and empty boxes need to be properly disposed of.
  • Utilize all personal protective equipment as required for personal safety and the safety of their peers.
  • Read and comprehend documents, instructions, and correspondence in English to perform job duties efficiently.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders in spoken English, ensuring clarity and understanding.
  • Participate in meetings, discussions, and presentations requiring proficient spoken English skills.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing valuable insights and feedback in English.
  • Learn tasks quickly, accurately driven, personable, team oriented, and punctual with excellence in attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

  • Direct physical activity is required to maintain productivity levels while meeting the highest of quality specifications.
  • Must be able to follow orders and proper machine operating.
  • Learn tasks quickly, detailed, accurately driven, a team player and on time with attendance.
  • Candidates are required to differentiate and coordinate colors.
  • Ability to spot errors and ensure precise stitching.
  • An eye for accuracy to catch irregularities ensuring that we only send out the best product.
  • A reliable team member that employees can count on every day to be punctual.
  • Read and comprehend documents, instructions, and correspondence in English to perform job duties efficiently.
  • Participate in meetings, discussions, and presentations requiring proficient spoken English skills.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing valuable insights and feedback in English.
  • Candidates are required to see and differentiate colors for accuracy in inspecting the product during and after being processed

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

  • HS Diploma or GED (required)
  • Previous warehouse experience is a bonus
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a bonus
  • Candidates are required to see and differentiate colors for accuracy in inspecting the product during and after being processed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of the body is required on a regular basis. The position requires lifting of no less than 15-35 lbs. on a regular basis. Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

  • Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
  • HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
  • Wellbeing Program
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
  • Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Varsity Brands Ownership Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
  • Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

About this role

Summary

Operate embroidery machine for customer orders, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Job title

Production Associate

Experience level

entry level

Industry

sports

Location requirements

Onsite in Sacramento, CA; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$18.80

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

machine operatingcolor differentiationpunctualityattention to detailenglish comprehension

Preferred skills

warehouse experiencebilingual

Specializations

embroideryproductionteamwork
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sacramento, CA, USA

On-site City