Production Assistant Garment 1st Shift

CREATIVE COSTUMING AND DESIGNS INC•Huntington Beach, CA

About The Position

The Production Assistant (PA) provides operational support within the Production Department, primarily assisting machine operators in the manufacturing of costumes. The role handles fabric preparation, organization, and quality checks while maintaining a clean work area and following company procedures, safety guidelines, and production schedules. Duties may expand based on business needs. The PA assists with fabric layout and cutting preparation, organizes cut pieces and production paperwork, and helps ensure production continuity by verifying quantities, sizes, and sewing instructions. The role also includes preparing garment size labels, cutting project accessories such as elastic, clearing fabric remnants, and completing assigned cleaning duties. During the off-season, duties may include fabric inventory and cutting, sorting, and packing drum covers. The position is performed in a production/manufacturing setting with exposure to noise, machinery, and textile materials. Compliance with safety policies and required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory. The schedule is 1st shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including bending, reaching, and handling materials.
Capability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist machine operators with fabric layout on cutting machines to ensure proper alignment and workflow efficiency.
Prepare and position materials accurately to support cutting operations.
Pin and organize cut fabric pieces and sort them into appropriately labeled bags.
Transfer and verify quantities, sizes, and sewing instructions for production continuity.
Check cut pieces for quality and communicate flaws or discrepancies to the machine operator.
Make size labels for each garment.
Cut project accessories, including elastic.
Maintain accurate and organized production-related paperwork.
Remove fabric remnants and dispose of waste materials after cutting tasks.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with company standards and safety regulations.
Complete end-of-shift cleaning duties, including trash removal and sweeping assigned areas.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily and weekly production targets.
Perform off-season duties such as fabric inventory and cutting, sorting, and packing drum covers, along with other duties assigned by management.