Embroidery Associate

About the role

To assist the embroidery department by having working knowledge of multiple job functions within the department. Responsible for performing many different tasks during a given day.

Responsibilities

• Unpack and count garments
• Inspect garment for flaws or defects
• Apply garment and product labels as necessary
• Gather garments into runs for embroidery operations
• Work within a team of four to embroider garments
• Read and follow specific embroidery instructions
• Ensure logo is in proper location
• Ensure logo is properly sized
• Notify Manager of any errors or discrepancies
• Determine hoop size based on logo
• Absorb thread color, also returning thread after use
• Absorb assistance with sweeping and general clean up at end of day
• Set up area for the next day’s work
• Embroidery Operator - Set-up and program
• Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• Ensure all garment labels match and sizing is correct
• Adjust production equipment/machinery setup
• Embroidery Operator - Load and unload machine
• Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components
• Position material or articles in clamps, templates, or hoop frames before automatic operation of machines
• Remove holding devices and finished items from machines
• Embroidery Operator - Machine cycle of embroidery on the item
• Maintain consistent production quality
• Record quantities of materials processed
• Remove holding devices and finished items from machines
• Press Inspect garment to ensure proper heat level is used when pressing
• Apply secondary product as needed to assist with pressing
• Fold garment to ensure logo is properly shown
• Ensure garments is folded to proper specifications
• Bag pack garment to ensure logo is properly shown
• Inspect garment and product labels for defects or errors

Requirements

• More than six months but less than one year of relevant work experience
• High school graduate or equivalent work experience
• Good math and reading skills
• Working knowledge of sewing procedures, terminology and equipment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to meet productivity standards
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Consistently at work and on time
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure productivity and efficiency

Qualifications

• Lift and or move up to approximately _20-40_ lbs. frequently or occasionally
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required frequently or occasionally
• Routine standing of approximately _8_ hrs per day
• Maneuvering the following types of equipment or machinery: Embroidery Equipment, Iron
• Travel approximately up to __%

Skills

• Good math and reading skills
• Working knowledge of sewing procedures, terminology and equipment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to meet productivity standards
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Consistently at work and on time
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure productivity and efficiency

Benefits

Competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts!

Pay

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Schedule

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