Production Associate, Decoration

Quince

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Quince is hiring a Production Associate, Decoration to support its production operation across order staging, machine support, post-decoration finishing, and quality control. The role shifts between tasks according to production-floor needs, including staging orders for machine operators, trimming and inspecting finished goods, supporting machine setup, and restocking supplies. The position reports to the Production Lead and works closely with the Warehouse + Receiving Lead, machine operators, and the Shipping + Fulfillment Coordinator. Success in the role means supporting fast order turnaround, consistent quality, uninterrupted operator workflow, and a clean, organized production floor.

This is a fully on-site position at Quince’s facility in Santa Fe Springs, California, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The role requires working on your feet for a full shift and may involve supporting a high-volume production floor.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environment.
• Ability to stand, move, and work on your feet for a full shift of 8 or more hours.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and quality at a consistent production pace.
• Adaptability and self-direction, including comfort shifting between tasks as production needs change.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a production, apparel, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with embroidery, screen printing, heat transfer, or decorated apparel finishing.
• Experience with quality inspection or production order workflows.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

• Stage and validate production orders by confirming inventory and materials have been received, checking work instructions and machine locations, verifying threads and supplies are available, and ensuring orders are ready for operators.
• Trim threads, backing, and excess materials from embroidered and decorated goods in pace with machine output.
• Inspect decorated pieces against job tickets for placement, adhesion, color accuracy, and overall appearance.
• Set aside defective or non-conforming pieces, record defect type, quantity, and job number, and hand the information to the Production Lead.
• Fold, bag, tag, or poly-bag finished pieces according to job tickets and customer specifications, and prepare them for the Shipping handoff area.
• Assist embroidery, heat transfer, DTG, and screen-print machine operators with loading, unloading, setup, and in-process support.
• Proactively restock machine supplies, including thread, backing, transfer paper, tape, and polybags.
• Support the Warehouse + Receiving Lead with job staging, material pulls, and receiving tasks during high-volume periods.
• Assist the Shipping + Fulfillment Coordinator with packing and order handoffs when finishing volume allows.
• Adapt to changing priorities as directed by the Production Lead.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production floor throughout the shift.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities are available.
• Bonus and equity may be provided for eligible roles.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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