Maker Center Associate II

Overview

About Rebel Athletic. Since 2012, Rebel Athletic has been a fast-growing cheer and performance wear brand. Recognized by Eat Big Fish as a Challenger Brand to Watch, Rebel Athletic is known for bold design, constant innovation, and custom craftsmanship.

Inside Rebel, you’ll find a team that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, grit, and a healthy dose of let’s try it and see what happens. We experiment. We improve. We support each other. We keep things fun even when the workload is spicy. Nobody hides in the background here. If you want to bring big ideas, work with people who genuinely care, and be part of a brand that keeps raising the bar, you’ll feel right at home at Rebel Athletic.

The Maker Center Associate II is a skilled production teammate responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of Rebel Athletic’s Maker Center. This role focuses on production tasks such as prep, embellishment, quality control, inventory movement, and workflow support for screen printing, embroidery, heat press, and other customization processes. Team members are expected to work efficiently, maintain strong accuracy, operate with minimal supervision, and support continuous improvements to production speed and product quality.

This position requires solid technical ability, an eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple tasks. Staff also assist with maintaining equipment, organizing materials, and ensuring accurate item handoffs between production stages.

Production Support

• Prepare materials for embellishment including sorting, organizing, counting, and tagging inventory.
• Assist with screen printing, heat press, embroidery, vinyl application, and other production processes as assigned.
• Stage items for departments such as screen printing and embroidery to ensure smooth workflow.
• Perform quality checks at each production step to ensure alignment with Rebel standards.
• Support production of team orders, replenishment orders, specialty items, and high-volume projects.

Equipment and Materials

• Operate basic equipment, tools, and machinery safely following proper procedures.
• Assist with upkeep, cleaning, and basic maintenance of equipment and workstations.
• Track and restock production supplies including inks, vinyl, threads, transfers, and other materials.
• Report equipment issues to management promptly.

Inventory and Workflow

• Receive and move inventory into designated production areas.
• Pick items for production departments and verify counts for accuracy.
• Organize materials to maximize space and efficiency.
• Assist with daily and periodic inventory counts.

Shipping and Fulfillment Support

• Assist with packing completed orders, verifying accuracy, and preparing items for shipment.
• Support labeling and staging orders for outgoing fulfillment when needed.
• Coordinate with carriers such as UPS, Fed Ex, LTL, and DHL to ensure timely pickup and accurate outbound documentation.

General Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized workspace that meets safety and efficiency standards.
• Communicate with team members to ensure proper flow between production steps.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Maker Center operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• English proficiency.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a production, warehouse, or customization environment.
• Ability to read and understand order forms, production notes, and labeling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks daily.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable learning and operating production equipment and software.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with a team.
• Valid driver’s license if travel between Rebel Athletic locations is needed.

• Familiarity with production equipment, tools, and consumables.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or embellishment setting.
• Basic computer skills including labeling, production systems, or WMS platforms.

• Time Management – Completes tasks efficiently in a…