Production Machine Operator

Lakeshirts • Detroit Lakes, MN

3d • $17 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Production Machine Operator, you will join our screenprint or embroidery team and help transform customer artwork into finished apparel sold across the country. You will operate production equipment, prepare garments, review order details, monitor quality, and keep production moving. No screenprint or embroidery experience is required. Bring dependability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This is active, hands-on work where the day moves quickly.

Requirements

• Positive, dependable, and ready to learn.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Comfortable with repetitive, hands-on work, follows processes, instructions, and order specifications.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Team-oriented and willing to jump in where needed.
• Reliable in attendance, communication, and follow-through.
• Comfortable using basic technology such as computers, tablets, or spreadsheets.
• Employee must be able to read, write, and understand work instructions and order details.
• This role requires following directions, processes, and safety expectations; making routine decisions; adapting to changing priorities; maintaining attention to detail; communicating clearly; and working independently.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, machine operation, screenprint, embroidery, retail, or customer service is helpful but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review production orders for garment styles, artwork, colors, quantities, and placement details.
• Learn and operate screenprint, embroidery, laser, and other garment decoration equipment.
• Help set up, run, and change over jobs.
• Load and unload garments from machines and workstations, changing screens, thread, ink, needles, or other production materials as needed.
• Use computers, tablets, spreadsheets, or order systems to access job specifications.
• Check garment quality, decoration quality, and order counts throughout production.
• Fold, label, box, count, and record finished garments.
• Communicate with inventory, leads, and teammates to keep workflow moving.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following safety practices and OSHA standards.
• Support team goals and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with daily pay options
• Comprehensive insurance benefits
• Up to 22 paid days off in the first year
• Profit sharing
• A 401(k) plan
• Relaxed dress code
• Onsite cafeteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED