Screenprint Kitting

Lakeshirts•Little Falls, MN

4d•$15 - $17

About The Position

Under the direction of the Screenprint Supervisor, the Kitter gathers garments and screens for individual orders and prepares them for Screenprint Machine Operators. The position involves unboxing garments pulled from Inventory, verifying the screens associated with each order, and using Lakeshirts systems to ensure each machine has the appropriate workflow. The Kitter helps determine workflow for machine operators and is accountable for rush orders. The listed schedules are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., or Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m.–2 a.m. The role requires teamwork, adaptability, organization, and the ability to work on your feet and handle interruptions. The job description also lists cognitive and physical requirements, including frequent lifting and carrying, sometimes over 50 pounds. Lakeshirts describes a creative, collaborative workplace focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, community, and customer service. Company information states that it has over 1,000 team members. Benefits and perks described include insurance coverage, paid time off, profit sharing, a 401(k) program, an onsite subsidized cafeteria at its Detroit Lakes headquarters, dogs at work, relaxed dress and an employee merchandise discount, and flexible work schedules. Insurance benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Requirements

Basic computer experience, including Excel, Word, and tablet use.
Ability to read and problem-solve.
Organization and a solid understanding of efficient processes.
Ability to work well in a team and think independently.
Reliability, responsibility, and ability to take direction well.
Ability to stand for 8–10 hours a day.
Ability to handle multiple interruptions and follow through on questions or issues as they arise.
Ability to meet the listed cognitive and mental requirements, including seeing and hearing, reading and writing, adaptability, analysis, assessment, calculation, decision-making, dependability, judgment, speaking, following directions, handling multiple priorities, and reasoning.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, pushing, lifting, carrying, reaching, pulling, bending, twisting, and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

High school education is desirable but not required.
Previous production experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Gather garments and associated screens for individual customer orders.
Unbox garments pulled from Inventory and verify the screens associated with each order.
Use Lakeshirts systems to ensure each machine has the appropriate workflow.
Deliver kitted orders to machine operators.
Help determine machine-operator workflow and adjust daily workflow according to supervisor instructions.
Handle rush orders.
Communicate effectively with other departments as needed.
Rotate and work in areas as needed.
Follow safety practices, identify problems, and resolve safety issues in accordance with OSHA standards.
Work actively with others to complete the job.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Option to be paid daily.
Health and life insurance.
Voluntary dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and critical illness and accident coverage.
Up to 22 paid days off during the first year.
Profit sharing.
401(k) program.
Subsidized onsite cafeteria offering hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks at the Detroit Lakes headquarters.
Dogs allowed at work.
Relaxed dress code.
Employee merchandise discount.
Flexible work schedules.