Quality Control & Finishing Associate

Grunt Style • Carol Stream, IL

97d • $17 - $17

About The Position

QC & Finishing Associates play a key role in quality control and final processing of Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and screen printed apparel. Responsibilities include inspecting printed garments, applying sleeve and collar decorations using thermal heat presses, and folding and packaging finished goods for warehousing or shipment. You will be responsible for updating order statuses as products move through production, using barcode scanners or tablets to ensure accuracy and maintain quality assurance. QC & Finishing Associates support the production in producing high-quality finished goods and must be able to read and interpret production work orders. Strong attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to work independently are essential. This role requires teamwork and adaptability, including updating order statuses, shifting between tasks as needed, and ensuring all production goals are met. You will work around industrial machinery and heat presses, making safety and efficiency a top priority. As production demands shift, you may be reassigned to different tasks to maintain smooth operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree)
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work in and around a variety of industrial machinery and presses
• Ability to bend over, squat, or climb
• Able to frequently move and lift up to 40 lbs when necessary
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Good hand eye coordination
• Excellent vision including ability to adjust focus, close vision, distant vision, color awareness, and attention to small details
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively listen and follow instructions
• Solid problem solving skills
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in common units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Desire to create quality products
• Must comply with any company policy of wearing personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses, etc. where required
• Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on changing schedule demands, including overtime

Responsibilities

• Fold and finish all production materials and make sure they stay organized and moved to the correct locations
• Follow daily schedules to make sure all order materials are prepared prior to production
• Operate folding and finishing equipment to complete product preparation while maintaining expected average press rates
• Operate heat presses to apply thermal transfers maintaining expected average press rates
• Work with entire production team to keep all stations on schedule pressing transfers to complete orders
• Keep all blanks, transfers, and orders organized and accurate
• Keep track of and track all production data such as units completed
• Perform all assigned maintenance or cleaning duties
• Assist in any other departments as needed
• Complete all assigned production orders on time with minimal defects
• Rotate positions with other associates to ensure adequate cross-training
• Ensure all decorated garments are accurate and of highest quality possible
• Support production at all times
• Keep a safe, clean, and efficient work area

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $17/hr

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees