Embroidery Machine Operators

Lakeshirts • Detroit Lakes, MN

3d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Embroidery Lead, the Embroidery Machine Operator processes embroidery orders by preparing garments, operating embroidery and laser machines, and making quality adjustments as needed. The position also involves picking inventory for orders and performing quality control on each garment, including folding, labeling, boxing, counting garments, and recording the styles and quantities produced.

The schedule listed is Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., with pay of $22. The role requires working with order specifications accessed through computer spreadsheets and coordinating with the inventory area for replacement garments. Operators are expected to maintain a clean, orderly work area, organize workflow, follow safety practices, and work actively with others.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and self-motivation.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability, responsibility, and ability to take direction well.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for several hours.
• Ability to stand for 8–10 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

• High school education is desirable but not required.
• Previous production experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with tablets, computers, Microsoft Word, Docs, and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze orders to identify designs and determine thread colors.
• Change embroidery machine threads, including threading needles.
• Attach hoops to garments.
• Access order specifications through computer spreadsheets.
• Navigate computer programs to process garment orders on embroidery and/or laser machines.
• Operate embroidery machine computers and laser machines.
• Verify the quality and quantity of clothing and embroidery.
• Maintain Zephyr and Lakeshirts’ acceptable quality standard for each garment.
• Communicate with or go to the inventory area to gather replacement garments as needed.
• Pick inventory for orders.
• Fold, label, box, and count garments, and record garment styles and quantities produced.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly and organize workflow.
• Follow safety practices and identify and work to resolve safety issues in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Work actively with others to complete the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed