Apparel Kitting- Embroidery

Lakeshirts•Little Falls, MN

7d•$15 - $17

About The Position

Under the direction of the Embroidery Supervisor, the Apparel Kitting- Embroidery position gathers the supplies needed for Embroidery Machine Operators. The role includes selecting thread, foiling material, assigning orders to Machine Operators, retrieving threads once an order is complete, and troubleshooting diagnostic problems in coordination with the Digitizing Department and/or Rep Coordinator. The material handler (kitter) understands the colors offered in 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, or Monday through Thursday, 4 pm–2 am. The wage is $15 per hour for day shifts and $17 per hour for night shifts. The work requires seeing and hearing, reading and writing, and cognitive abilities including adaptability, analysis, assessment, calculation, decision-making, dependability, judgment, following directions, handling multiple priorities, and reasoning. Physical demands include continuous walking; frequent walking and carrying items under 10 lbs.; and occasional standing, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, bending, twisting, crawling, reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

Good spelling and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent multitasking abilities.
Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.
Reliable, responsible, organized, and flexible; able to take direction well.
Able to handle multiple interruptions and follow through on questions or issues as they arise.
Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. continuously.
Able to see and hear, read and write, and perform the stated cognitive and physical demands.

Nice To Haves

High school education is desirable but not required.
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 effectively with other departments when needed.
Gather supplies and select thread for Embroidery Machine Operators.
Assign orders to Machine Operators and retrieve threads once an order is complete.
Troubleshoot diagnostic problems with the Digitizing Department and/or Rep Coordinator.
Help determine workflow for machine operators and handle rush orders.
Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects.