Heat Press Operator

Galls•Lexington, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

GALLS, LLC is the largest and fastest-growing supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals, with a national presence in more than 80 locations. With over 50 years in the industry, it is easy to see why. We are PROUD to serve America’s public safety professionals by providing the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment, and solutions combined with great customer service. Ensure value-added services are applied to customer garments accurately, on time, and in accordance with GALLS, LLC quality standards. Production Associates work together to perform various duties, including but not limited to garment prep, emblem application, embroidery, auditing, engraving, heat-press application, garment cutting, and product research. Associates use several pieces of industrial machinery, including embroidery, sewing, engraving, and heat press machines.

Requirements

High School Degree/Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to read English and follow directions/complete order tickets
Basic Computer Skills with the ability to learn new software, including GQ (internal order management system)
Good Manual Dexterity
Attention to Detail
Excellent hand-eye coordination
Ability to work under tight deadlines and perform quality work under deadline pressure
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for VAS.
Must be able to sit or stand for the full shift as role dictates, and be able to execute frequent bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, carrying, and squatting when completing production processes or moving product(s)
Candidates understand that work is performed in a warehouse environment, including a non-temperature-controlled setting, noise, machine operation, and dust

Nice To Haves

Experience in a variety of VAS/Tailor shop functions

Responsibilities

Perform VAS-related functions as business needs dictate, including garment prep, sewing, embroidery, emblem application, auditing, engraving, heat press application, garment cutting, picking/packing, or researching product: immediate need/Initial Emphasis Heat press
Ability to operate various machines, including sewing, embroidery, engraving, and heat press
Ensure quality standards are met by thoroughly reviewing and executing a work instruction document (WID) that includes the correct product, size, quantity, color, service to be rendered, and placement locations
Monitor machine operation to detect issues such as defective stitching, thread breaks, or malfunctions
Execute all job tasks consistently by following established standard operating procedures
Identify and communicate any delays or issues that could prevent a specific job from being completed on time
Maintain daily production requirements
Audit finished value-added service against the order ticket to ensure the order is complete and accurate
Maintain a clean and efficient work area
Follow preventative maintenance procedures
Comply with all safety standards for production operations
Maintain internal logs as required, to include productivity logs
Other tasks as needed to support business needs
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs