Apparel Production Associate

Quince•Santa Fe Springs, CA

2d•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 role adapts to the production floor’s changing needs, helping stage orders, prepare and support operators, trim and inspect decorated goods, and prepare finished pieces for shipping. The associate works closely with the Production Lead, Warehouse + Receiving Lead, machine operators, and Shipping + Fulfillment Coordinator to maintain production flow, quality, and an organized work area. This is a fully on-site position at Quince’s facility in Santa Fe Springs, California, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The role requires standing and moving throughout an 8+ hour shift, regularly lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and performing manual finishing tasks in a production environment with machinery noise, heat press equipment, and production materials. 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 one's 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 production needs change.
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 production, apparel, manufacturing, or a 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, checking work instructions and machine locations, verifying supplies, and ensuring orders are ready for operators.
Trim threads, backing, and excess materials from embroidered and decorated goods in pace with machine output.
Inspect every decorated piece against the job ticket for placement, adhesion, color accuracy, and overall appearance.
Separate 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, direct-to-garment, 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.