Apparel Kitting- Embroidery

Lakeshirts • Little Falls, MN

5d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Embroidery Supervisor, the Apparel Kitting- Embroidery position gathers and prepares supplies for Embroidery Machine Operators. The work includes selecting thread, foiling fabric, assigning orders to machine operators, and retrieving threads after orders are complete. The material handler works through diagnostic problems with the Digitizing Department and/or Rep Coordinator, understands the colors offered for each fabric type, helps determine workflow for machine operators, and is accountable for rush orders.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am–4 pm for the day shift or Monday through Thursday, 4 pm–2 am for the night shift. Pay is $15 per hour for days and $17 per hour for nights. The role requires the ability to lift 30–50 pounds continuously and may include other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school education is desirable but not required.
• Good spelling and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent multitasking abilities.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, responsible, organized, flexible, and able to take direction well.
• Able to handle multiple interruptions and follow through on questions or issues.
• Able to lift 30–50 pounds continuously.
• Able to see and hear, read and write, and perform the cognitive tasks described, including analyzing, assessing, calculating, making decisions, exercising judgment, following directions, handling multiple priorities, and reasoning.

Nice To Haves

• Previous production experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve threads, foil fabric, and print instructions for each order.
• Deliver orders to machine operators.
• Adjust daily workflow according to the supervisor's instructions.
• Print templates for screen appliqué orders.
• Communicate with other departments when needed.
• Gather supplies and select thread for embroidery orders.
• Assign orders to machine operators and retrieve threads once orders are complete.
• Work through diagnostic problems with the Digitizing Department and/or Rep Coordinator.
• Help determine workflow for machine operators and handle rush orders.
• Perform other duties, including special projects, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED