Embroidery and Heat Press Operator
About The Position
Embroidery and Heat Press Operator - GOEX Warehouse: Kansas City, MO In this part-time role, you are passionate about using ethical commerce to strengthen families and empower communities. You understand that fair wages, safe working conditions, and responsible business practices can transform lives—helping workers provide for their families and thrive in their communities. Your strengths in embroidery and design—combined with your ability to oversee embroidery machines—allow you to advance GOEX’s mission: creating products that uphold dignity, fairness, and opportunity while delivering excellence to customers.
Requirements
- Resident of Kansas City, MO
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in embroidery / apparel
- Proficient with Melco commercial embroidery machines. Knowledge of Hotronix heat presses.
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the workday.
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment, including exposure to varying temperatures and humidity.
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment: Melco commercial machines and Hotronix heat presses.
- Manual dexterity to handle products and materials with accuracy and care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Melco embroidery machines and heat press equipment preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate embroidery machines to produce accurate, high-quality designs
- Set up, monitor, and maintain embroidery machines, including thread changes and basic troubleshooting
- Operate a heat press for apparel and accessory decoration
- Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning
- Follow production schedules and meet deadlines
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
- Communicate any equipment issues or supply needs to leadership
- Additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- GOEX Project offers a competitive benefits package for full-time positions (30+ hours per week) including health, dental, vision and employer paid life insurance, retirement savings and generous PTO plan and a highly competitive, market-indexed compensation when compared to similar non-profit roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
