Machine Operator

LakeshirtsFalconer, NY

About The Position

SCREENPRINT OPERATOR: BRINGING ART + GARMENTS TO LIFE. THE OPPORTUNITY: Under the direction of the Screenprint Supervisor and Trainer, this position is responsible for processing screenprint orders through preparing garments, applying inks through use of screenprint press, and making quality adjustments as necessary. This position will lead the Unloader and provide first steps in quality control. The operator is responsible for changing screens and setting up/cleaning ink for specific orders, and operating the screenprint press to produce the best t-shirts in the biz. The operator will help verify garment quality and ink design to achieve company standards, and will wow our customers by meeting department and company goals. Follow this link to see what our screenprint department does! https://tinyurl.com/LSScreenprint Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4p A Typical Day (job functions) | Unload + Operate + Analyze + Verify + Repeat Access order specifications through computer programs Maintain Lakeshirts' acceptable standard of quality per garment Keep work area clean Organize workflow Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance with OSHA standards Teamwork Other duties as assigned SCREENPRINT: Unload shirts from platen Analyze orders to identify design and determine ink colors Verify quality of clothing and ink design or thread/fabric color Change screens and ink for specific orders

Requirements

  • High school education, desirable.
  • Positive attitude & self-motivated
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Detail oriented and self motivated
  • Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours.
  • Ability to be stand for 8-10 hours a day.
  • Previous production preferred, but not required.
  • Tablet, computer, Microsoft Word, Doc and Excel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Access order specifications through computer programs
  • Maintain Lakeshirts' acceptable standard of quality per garment
  • Keep work area clean
  • Organize workflow
  • Follows safety practices
  • Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance with OSHA standards
  • Teamwork
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Unload shirts from platen
  • Analyze orders to identify design and determine ink colors
  • Verify quality of clothing and ink design or thread/fabric color
  • Change screens and ink for specific orders

Benefits

  • Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents, and contributions. You are not just a number-your success, ideas, and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
  • From health and life insurance to voluntary benefits like dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and critical illness & accident coverage, we've got you covered; benefits kick in the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
  • Enjoy up to 22 paid days off during the first year because we know life happens outside of work & we want you to be able to enjoy
  • If We're Profitable. You're Profitable: When we win, you win
  • Our 401(k) program helps you plan for the future
  • At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria
  • Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better
  • Whether it's jeans, tees, and flip flops- we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you & your family well-stocked
  • Because we understand the importance of work-life balance
  • We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t-shirt, a hat, and some cool socks

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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