Apparel Production Associate

Quince

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Quince is hiring an Apparel Production Associate to support its production operation across pre-production order staging, machine support, post-decoration finishing, and quality control. The associate adapts to the floor’s changing needs, helping keep orders moving, machine operators supplied, finished goods to standard, and the production area clean and organized. The role reports to the Production Lead and works closely with the Warehouse + Receiving Lead, machine operators, and the Shipping + Fulfillment Coordinator. This is a fully on-site position at Quince’s facility in Santa Fe Springs, California, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The listed pay is $23 per hour, with overtime opportunities available.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environment.
Ability to stand, move, and work on your feet for a full shift of 8 or more hours.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to maintain accuracy and quality at a consistent production pace.
Adaptable and self-directed, with the ability to shift between tasks as needed.
Reliable and punctual.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.
Manual dexterity for trimming and finishing tasks.
Comfort working in a production environment with machinery noise, heat-press equipment, and production materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production, apparel, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
Familiarity with embroidery, screen printing, heat transfer, or decorated apparel finishing.
Experience with quality inspection or production order workflows.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Stage and validate production orders by confirming inventory and materials have been received, work instructions and machine locations are clear, supplies are available, and orders are ready for operators.
Trim threads, backing, and excess materials from embroidered and decorated goods after decoration, keeping pace with machine output.
Inspect decorated items against job tickets for placement, adhesion, color accuracy, and overall appearance.
Set aside defective or non-conforming pieces, log defect type, quantity, and job number, and hand them off to the Production Lead for disposition.
Fold, bag, tag, or poly-bag finished pieces according to job tickets and customer specifications, and prepare them for handoff to Shipping.
Assist embroidery, heat transfer, DTG, and screen-print machine operators with loading, unloading, setup, and in-process support.
Proactively restock machine supplies, including thread, backing, transfer paper, tape, and polybags.
Support the Warehouse + Receiving Lead with job staging, material pulls, and receiving tasks during high-volume periods.
Assist the Shipping + Fulfillment Coordinator with packing and order handoffs when finishing volume allows.
Adapt to shifting priorities as directed by the Production Lead.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production floor throughout the shift.