Apparel Packaging Production Coordinator

Gold Medal International • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gold Medal International is seeking a part-time Packaging Production Coordinator to provide final quality checks on packaging, test reports, and Top of Production (TOP) samples before products ship. The coordinator will also handle follow-up work that supports the Production Managers and helps keep orders moving. This hourly position reports to the Vice President of Sourcing and is based on site in the company’s New York City office, Tuesday through Thursday, for 24–30 hours per week. Additional hours may be available during peak production season.

The role reviews test reports, care labels, packaging layouts, digital proofs, UPCs, and lot numbers for accuracy and consistency. It also includes tracking test reports in the WIP report, maintaining shipping-material samples, monitoring carton dimensions, preparing cost sheets and import documents, and assisting with inspection report approvals during peak season.

Gold Medal International describes itself as a family-style company that values employee experience, customer service, workplace flexibility, and respectful relationships. The role offers hands-on experience working with an experienced Production team, an annual pay review, and support for continued learning.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in apparel, accessories, or consumer-product production, packaging, or quality control.
• Working knowledge of test reports, care labels, and UPC barcodes, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively within a part-time schedule.
• Clear, professional written communication, including email communication with overseas factories.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the entire Office 365 application suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a high school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience in apparel, accessories, packaging, or production.
• Ability to work on site with a team that includes hybrid-remote colleagues.
• Availability for additional hours during peak season.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLM or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review test reports to confirm they are valid and current and list the correct brands and styles.
• Compare packaging layouts, test reports, and care labels to ensure fiber content and wash instructions match.
• Compare factory digital packaging proofs with submitted files, checking fonts, copy, and requested details before final print.
• Scan UPCs to confirm they read correctly and retrieve the correct style, color, and product information.
• Confirm the Country of Origin is updated on all packaging.
• Confirm that required testing in the PO testing protocol has been completed and passed.
• Approve TOP samples by checking that final packaging aligns with testing requirements and UPCs and lot numbers scan correctly.
• Receive, file, and begin reviewing test reports from the testing distribution list.
• Flag test report callouts or failures to the Production team.
• Email factories to correct incorrectly listed brands or styles and copy the distribution list so Production stays informed.
• Monitor and follow up on the test report section of the WIP report.
• Coordinate the timing of final checks so packaging and test results are reviewed together and duplicate work is avoided.
• Maintain approval samples of shipping materials, including carton cuttings, polybags, and customer-specific UPCs.
• Monitor the missing DIMS report to confirm carton dimensions meet requirements and are submitted on time.
• Create cost sheets so purchase orders can be issued.
• Check documents so import folders can be entered.
• Assist with inspection report approvals during peak season.
• Manage sample bins and empty them after TOP samples are approved.

Benefits

• 40 hours of paid time off covering vacation and sick time; available January 1, prorated in the first year, and usable immediately.
• Annual pay review.
• Support for continued learning.
• Hands-on experience working alongside an experienced Production team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level