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At Richardson, we're building a team of sharp, hard-working people who bring their best thinking to the table. We back that up with a culture where every contribution is seen and rewarded, because craftsmanship isn't just in our products, it's in how we treat our people. We're always growing, always open to change, and always looking to create new opportunities for our team.
Check out our latest employment opportunities below.
At Richardson Sports, we're a nationally recognized headwear and apparel powerhouse, and we're looking for an organized, personable, and proactive team player to join our Human Resources team as our Receptionist / HR Associate.
Position Summary
We're looking for a Front Office MVP who is ready to bring their A-game to our Human Resources team! This position serves as the first point of contact for visitors, candidates, vendors, and employees while providing administrative support to the HR department. The ideal candidate is welcoming, highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys balancing a variety of responsibilities throughout the day.
When the front desk isn't busy, you'll assist with a wide range of Human Resources projects and administrative tasks, helping support recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, HR records, and other department initiatives. If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in creating a positive first impression, we'd love to have you on our team.
Front Desk Playbook
- Answer incoming calls with professionalism, enthusiasm, and exceptional customer service.
- Direct calls to the appropriate department or team member.
- Greet visitors, candidates, vendors, and employees with a friendly and welcoming attitude.
- Assist with visitor check-in procedures and maintain visitor logs as needed.
- Keep the front office clean, organized, and ready for game day.
- Receive and distribute mail and packages.
- Help maintain conference rooms and common front office areas.
HR Support Playbook
- Assist with new hire onboarding activities, paperwork, and orientation preparation.
- Support recruiting efforts by scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate visits, and preparing interview materials.
- Maintain accurate employee records and assist with HR filing and document management.
- Prepare employment-related documents, letters, and reports.
- Assist with employee events, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and company activities.
- Help coordinate training sessions, meetings, and HR communications.
- Support benefits administration and other HR processes as directed.
- Complete a variety of administrative and special projects to support the Human Resources team.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling employee information and sensitive documents.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR department as business needs require.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a professional and welcoming demeanor.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
- Previous administrative, receptionist, office support, or Human Resources experience preferred.
- Experience providing outstanding customer service.
- High School Diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree is a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check.
Looking for a full-time opportunity with a schedule that gives you more time back in your week? Join our production team on Swing Shift and enjoy a consistent four-day workweek with three-day weekends every week!
This position works Monday–Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., giving you Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off while still maintaining full-time hours.
In addition to a great schedule, Richardson offers a strong benefits package, including FREE employee medical and dental coverage upon eligibility, along with additional benefits designed to support our employees both at work and outside of it.
If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a fast-paced production team, we’d love to hear from you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs repetitive work to support the assembly floor
- Maintains embroidery machine by continually checking for thread/color balance
- Ensure that all embroidery orders coincide with customers purchase orders and requests
- Detect and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the shift supervisor
- Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations
- Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required by the Facilities Coordinator and Production Manager
- Ability to perform but not limited to the following tasks: hooping, threading the machine, etc.
- Provide quick and efficient changeovers required as production of product changes
- Familiarity with the basic machine functions in order to perform the tasks stated above
- Willingness to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance with regard to machine set-up
- Must be able to perform task including: hooping caps onto frame mount, placing mount onto embroidery machine using hands by pushing and adjusting mount onto machines (up to 17) hoops at one time.
- Thread machine – required to be able to reach above shoulders and adjust tension and threads.
- Maintenance of machine – ensuring proper lubrication and programming is adjusted per order
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1 year factory related experience
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective communication skills. Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, use simple math, and use basic hand held measuring tools
- Flexibility and willingness to rotate lines and jobs within area
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Training Requirements:
- General Safety
- Quality Assurance Awareness
Physical Demands:
- Light to moderate physical effort required.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Ear protection is optional.
Work Environment:
- Work performed in a temperature regulated production environment.
- Exposed to light noise, may utilize air pods or hearing protection as desired
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY!
Are you ready to take the next step and grow your career with Richardson? We’re excited to announce an internal opportunity for a Production Lead on Swing Shift! Monday - Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take on additional responsibility, develop their leadership skills, and play a larger role in supporting the success of the team. As a Product Lead, you’ll help keep daily operations running smoothly, support and guide team members, and work closely with leadership to meet production goals.
If you’re dependable, team-oriented, and interested in growing into a leadership role, we encourage you to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and assign production work orders based on priority, ship dates, and shipping methods to maximize efficiency.
- Operate and maintain industrial machinery, including multi-head embroidery and sewing machines, to apply patches and decorations to caps.
- Monitor machine performance and escalate technical issues promptly to reduce downtime.
- Oversee and participate in quality control inspections to ensure all finished products meet company standards.
- Monitor quality outputs and assist in identifying opportunities to reduce spoilage and improve overall efficiency.
- Enforce and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with workplace safety regulations.
- Track material inventory within the department, communicating needs and discrepancies as they arise.
- Utilize software tools, including Microsoft Excel and Word, for administrative and reporting tasks.
- Support the Department Supervisor with training, coaching, and providing direction to team members as needed.
- Prior experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role is preferred.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Effective communication and leadership skills, with a team-focused mindset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and other relevant administrative tools.
- Working knowledge of workplace safety protocols and procedures.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift in a fast-paced production environment.
Physical Demands:
- Light physical effort required. Continuous mental and visual attention required
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Night shift
- Monday - Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Richardson Sports is looking for a highly skilled and well-rounded Director of Product to lead product line management and product development across our premium headwear, team uniform, apparel, accessory categories. This role requires a strategic product leader with the market awareness, business acumen, and organizational discipline of a product line manager, combined with the technical product development experience needed to bring innovative, high-quality products to market.
The Director of Product will take an active role in owning the full product lifecycle—from market research, assortment strategy, and line planning through technical development, commercialization, and launch execution. This position will work closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, design, vendors, and executive leadership to ensure Richardson delivers products that meet customer needs, strengthen brand positioning, and support long-term growth.
This role is FULLY on site at our Springfield, OR location.
Key Growth & Responsibilities:
- Lead product line management and product development across Richardson’s headwear, team uniform, apparel, and accessory categories, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, strict quality standards, customer needs, market trends, and financial goals.
- Lead, coach, and develop a small, agile product team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth while keeping a hands-on, high-performance culture.
- Develop and manage seasonal and annual product strategies, including assortment architecture, product positioning, pricing recommendations, margin targets, lifecycle planning, and go-to-market priorities.
- Oversee the full product development process from concept through commercialization, including product briefs, material selection, fit, construction, decoration methods, prototypes, samples, testing, costing, and final approvals.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure product lines are commercially relevant, technically sound, operationally feasible, and delivered on time.
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, consumer preferences, team sports needs, decoration capabilities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product innovation and line improvement.
- Manage product calendars, development timelines, sample review processes, and key milestone meetings to ensure disciplined execution from concept to launch.
- Collaborate with sourcing and supply chain teams to evaluate vendor capabilities, product quality, cost structure, lead times, material availability, and production feasibility.
- Use sales data, margin analysis, inventory performance, customer insights, and market feedback to make informed recommendations regarding product additions, updates, discontinuations, and long-term category strategy.
- Ensure all products meet Richardson’s high standards for quality, fit, performance, compliance, brand consistency, and customer expectations across all product offerings.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Business, Fashion Design, or other related field; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
- 8+ years of progressive product line management, product development, merchandising, or related experience within the headwear or apparel industry.
- Leadership experience managing a product team, cross-functional initiatives, development calendars, vendor relationships, and multi-category product lines.
- Strong technical understanding of headwear and/or apparel development, including materials, trims, construction methods, fit, sizing, decoration techniques, costing, sampling, testing, and production processes.
- Demonstrated ability to combine commercial product strategy with hands-on development expertise, including experience translating market opportunities into profitable, manufacturable products.
- Proven experience using data, market research, consumer insights, and financial metrics to guide product decisions, assortment planning, pricing, margin management, and lifecycle strategy.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
At Richardson, we believe great people deserve great benefits. Eligible employees enjoy:
- 100% employer-paid Medical and Dental insurance premiums for eligible employees
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match after 90 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Seven paid holidays each year
- On-site fitness center
- Discounted Crunch Fitness memberships
- Full-service on-site café featuring a barista
- Modern, welcoming workplace with a collaborative team environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check.
Richardson Sports is a premium brand focused on headwear, team uniforms, and performance apparel. For over 50 years, Richardson has built a reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and innovation, becoming one of the most recognized names in the industry.
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team at our Springfield, Oregon headquarters. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical side of accounting and the opportunity to improve processes, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to a growing manufacturing organization.
This position offers a strong mix of accounting operations, financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement in a team-oriented environment where your work has direct visibility and impact.
What You’ll Do
- Perform general accounting functions, including journal entries and account analysis
- Complete general ledger and bank account reconciliations
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages
- Perform financial analysis, variance analysis, and reporting support
- Develop and maintain accounting reports and supporting documentation
- Assist with process development, workflow improvements, and internal documentation
- Support accounting technology initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Cross-train to provide backup support across multiple accounting functions
- Collaborate with internal departments to support operational and financial initiatives
- Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, audits, and reporting requests
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred OR Associate degree with relevant accounting experience and demonstrated competence in application of accounting principles
- 3–5+ years of professional accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles and internal controls
- Manufacturing, cost accounting, inventory accounting, public accounting, or product-based industry experience preferred, but not required
- Experience working within an ERP/MRP system
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
What’s in It for You?
- Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Time Off
- Seven paid holidays
- Free life insurance
- 401K Eligibility begins the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment, with a match up to 4%
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Access to our company store.
- Modern work environment with ergonomic furniture and on-site perks like a café, exercise room, and team-building events
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen, background, and credit check.
Step Up to the Plate and Join Our Roster!
As our HR Generalist, you’ll be a key member of the Richardson HR team, providing hands-on, day-to-day Human Resources support for employees and managers at our Texas location while partnering closely with HR colleagues based in Oregon. You’ll support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits, leave administration, compliance, employee morale, and company events.
This role serves as an accessible, on-site HR resource for the Texas team while helping ensure HR programs, policies, and practices are carried out consistently across Richardson. The HR Generalist will independently manage day-to-day HR responsibilities, collaborate with the broader HR team, and involve additional HR support when navigating complex, sensitive, or higher-risk matters.
Who We Are
Richardson is an industry-leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of performance-driven athletic, outdoor, and lifestyle headwear and apparel. Since 1970, our mission has been to create authentic products that help players and fans enjoy the games we play.
At Richardson Sports, we foster an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and work-life balance. This full-time position offers a great work environment and a competitive compensation package with full benefits. We specialize in serving the team market, and now we are looking for excellent candidates to join our team!
Key Plays and Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day HR support: Serves as the primary on-site HR resource for Texas employees and managers, providing guidance on company policies, workplace expectations, attendance, benefits, performance processes, and other employment-related matters.
- Supports employee relations and performance management: Partners with employees and managers on workplace concerns, conflict resolution, attendance, performance, coaching, corrective action, and other employee relations matters. Gathers and documents relevant information, supports appropriate resolution, and involves additional HR resources when matters are complex, sensitive, or higher risk.
- Coordinates recruiting and onboarding: Supports full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions, including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, candidate communication, offers, pre-employment requirements, new-hire paperwork, orientation, required training, and onboarding follow-up.
- Administers employee programs and changes: Supports benefits enrollment, leave administration, transfers, promotions, status changes, return-to-work coordination, and offboarding. Provides employees with general program information and coordinates with HR colleagues, benefit providers, and other partners as needed.
- Supports employee engagement and events: Maintains awareness of employee morale and workplace concerns, gathers feedback, and identifies recurring themes or opportunities. Coordinates local employee events, recognition activities, service awards, wellness initiatives, community involvement, and other engagement programs.
- Supports policy administration and compliance: Communicates and applies company policies and procedures and maintains working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements. Assists with required notices, documentation, reporting, training, and recordkeeping.
- Maintains HR records and systems: Maintains accurate employee records, personnel documentation, HRIS information, job descriptions, organizational information, and other HR files while protecting confidential employee information.
- Provides HR reporting and insights: Prepares and reviews HR information related to staffing, turnover, attendance, recruiting, training, and other workforce activity to identify trends or concerns requiring further attention.
- Supports training and development: Coordinates employee and manager training, maintains training records, schedules sessions, prepares materials, and communicates development opportunities.
- Improves HR processes: Identifies opportunities to improve HR processes, communication, administration, and the employee experience and works with the HR team to implement practical improvements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Working knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, and applicable employment requirements.
- Ability to independently manage day-to-day HR responsibilities while recognizing when additional guidance or involvement is appropriate.
- Strong employee relations, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees and managers at all levels.
- Sound judgment and the ability to objectively gather information, document facts, and handle sensitive or confidential matters appropriately.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments and locations.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify concerns, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and effectively use HRIS, applicant tracking, talent management, and other HR systems.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Three to five years of progressive Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
- Experience supporting multiple areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits, or leave administration.
- Experience providing HR support across multiple departments or locations preferred.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar Human Resources certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department within the organization’s facilities.
- Must be able to participate in and assist with the setup and coordination of employee events and activities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check.
Step Up to the Plate – Join the Warehouse Lineup at Richardson Sports!
Richardson Sports is looking for Warehouse Associates to join our team roster! If you’ve got the hustle to pick, pack, and ship like a pro—and the focus to keep your eye on the ball—we want you in our dugout.
- Starting Pay: $14.50/hour (based on experience)
- Perks: Free medical and dental insurance after eligibility—no extra innings required!
Your Position on the Field:
- Pick, pack, and ship customer orders with speed and precision—think of it as batting cleanup for our customers
- Assist with inbound deliveries—unload shipments like you’re snagging a ground ball at first base
- Get certified to operate forklifts and pallet jacks—we’ll coach you up so you can cover all the bases
- Communicate with coaches (aka warehouse leadership) to improve plays and keep operations smooth
- Maintain a safe and organized warehouse—because a clean field keeps the team playing at its best
- Stay flexible and ready to jump in where needed—sometimes we need a utility player who can do it all
Why Join Our Team?
This full time position offers a great work environment, and a competitive compensation package with full benefits. We supply the team market, now we want you to become a part of our team!
Richardson has served the team sports market upon a foundation of authenticity, reliability, and an unmatched passion for quality since 1970. Today we are recognized as a leader in the team sports industry, delivering performance-inspired, stock and custom caps to thousands of accounts, worn by millions of athletes around the world. While team baseball caps are our core business, we also produce headwear for the collegiate licensed and promotional markets, the golf industry, and the outdoor market.
Job Type: Full-time
Education and Abilities:
- High school graduate education or GED
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Equipment operation experience preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform frequent lifting
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check.
