Quality Control Trainer

Lakeshirts•Detroit Lakes, MN

1d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Quality Control Trainer is responsible for training and evaluating folders in the Doghouse under the direction of the Doghouse Team Lead. The role reviews defects—including spots, holes, and manufacturing defects—and identifies whether they arose from a machine, manufacturing, equipment, or dyeing errors. The trainer checks loads before boxing, reviews shirts to determine whether they are passable and whether defects were documented correctly, and ensures passable items are returned to the good portion of the load. The trainer works with folders to ensure they understand what is being passed and how defects should be documented. The trainer supports team members through instruction, motivation, monitoring, evaluation, and communication. They track progress against the training agenda, communicate progress and concerns to the shift Lead or Supervisor/Team Lead, adjust training as needed, and attend 90-day reviews to discuss new hires’ progress. The position also promotes company values, follows safety practices, and works with others to achieve positive results. The listed schedules are Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–4 p.m. (schedule to be determined, days) or Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m.–2 a.m. (nights). Pay is $19–$20 per hour.

Requirements

Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to transfer knowledge to the team.
Effective communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Ability to troubleshoot, adapt to change, and be flexible with the daily schedule.
Organized, reliable, diplomatic, enthusiastic, courteous, patient, and personable; able to follow agendas and standards.
Must be in good standing with attendance and performance.
Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting 3- to 4-digit numbers.
Close attention to detail.
Understanding of Dye Plant and Doghouse operations.

Nice To Haves

Past training experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Train and evaluate folders in the Doghouse in areas of job responsibility, safety, and company policy.
Review defects, including spots, holes, and manufacturing defects, and identify their likely source.
Check each load’s defects before boxing and review shirts to determine whether they are passable and defects were documented correctly.
Ensure passable items are returned to the good portion of the load.
Work with folders to ensure they understand which items are being passed and how defects should be documented.
Motivate team members to achieve personal and department success.
Monitor and evaluate team members’ daily progress according to the training table agenda.
Communicate team members’ progress, questions, and concerns to the shift Lead or Supervisor/Team Lead.
Troubleshoot and adjust training based on progress discussions with the Supervisor/Team Lead.
Attend 90-day reviews to discuss new hires’ progress.
Promote and display Lakeshirts’ core values.
Follow safety practices, identify safety problems, and work to resolve them in accordance with OSHA standards.
Work actively with others in the department and company to achieve positive results.