Kitting Dept. Associate - Tier 1

Fat Quarter Shop•Kyle, TX

About The Position

The Kitting Dept. Associate assembles and packages items for Block of the Month, Cross Stitch, and other company memberships. The role includes checking product contents and quality, completing production documentation, meeting designated quotas and goals, and maintaining a neat and safe work area. The associate is expected to promote and follow Fat Quarter Shop’s Core Values and take on other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Ability to read and comprehend customer orders, policies, and procedures.
Ability to accurately read and interpret fabric measurements using rulers, measuring tapes, and cutting guides.
Acute attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with basic computer applications.
Basic math skills, including division, addition, and subtraction, to calculate yardage and order amounts.
Proficiency with metric and imperial measurement systems, including inches, centimeters, yards, and meters.
Ability to stand, bend, and reach regularly, including standing for periods up to and exceeding 120 minutes.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to look at a computer screen for periods up to and exceeding 120 minutes.
Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required by the Safety Manual.

Responsibilities

Fold and assemble Block of the Month items, quilt kits, bundles, and cross-stitch products.
Conduct inventory and label and barcode threads and cross-stitch products.
Compare products against inserts, samples, and website listings to confirm contents are complete and correct.
Package items or prepare products for shrink-wrapping.
Insert patterns and coversheets into products as needed.
Inspect items for flaws, tears, stains, and other imperfections; replace products as needed.
Maintain quality when assembling and packaging products.
Complete production sheets daily.
Achieve designated individual and/or group quotas and goals.
Keep work areas neat and orderly and perform housekeeping as needed to maintain a safe workplace.
Promote and adhere to FQS Core Values.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.