Production Assistant

Description

The Production Assistant supports Grunt Style garment decoration operations by blending key responsibilities from Printing, Quality Control, Finishing, and Material Handling roles. This is a cross-functional position that focuses on production tasks, efficient material movement, and supporting press operators and the finishing team to maintain a steady and high-quality production flow. This role requires adaptability, strong work ethic, and attention to detail. In this role, you will be expected to assist with material prep and flow, operate heat presses and finishing equipment, monitor print quality, and keep production areas clean and organized.

Duties

• Fold, finish, and package printed apparel for shipment or inventory, meeting daily production quotas
• Operate heat presses to apply collar/sleeve decorations, ensuring proper placement and dwell time
• Pick and stage blank garments, transfers, and job materials accurately using barcode scanners
• Replenish ink, pretreatment, and consumables for DTG presses as directed by operators
• Track and update job progress using barcode scanners or tablets
• Help setup and break down press stations (i.e., cleaning platens, prepping tools)
• Sort completed garments and route them to the next department or holding area
• Remove scrap and manage waste bins following shop protocols
• Absorb and distribute materials as needed to support production
• Maintain proper storage of transfers, screens, and job-specific accessories
• Support press operators by catching misprints, replacing blanks, or swapping supplies on the fly
• Move completed work to finishing or packing zones using carts and labeling systems

Responsibilities

• Ensure garments meet visual and quality standards before being passed to the next stage
• Prioritize accuracy and completeness in material handling to avoid workflow delays
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, especially around high-heat and heavy equipment
• Report any material shortages, misprints, or equipment malfunctions promptly
• Rotate between areas (material flow, QC, finishing) as needed to support overall production goals
• Be proactive—anticipate what the press operator needs next and prepare accordingly
• Communicate clearly with team members, especially during high-volume production
• Support a culture of quality and consistency by flagging anything that doesn’t look right
• Take ownership of your station—reset, clean, and restock it at the end of each shift
• Stay alert and adaptable to help redirect work during shifting priorities or unexpected issues
• Stay positive under pressure and be a supportive presence on the floor

Requirements

• Able to frequently move and lift up to 40 lbs when necessary
• Able 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
• Available to work hours and days as needed based on changing schedule demands, including overtime

Education

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employee will be expected to perform other duties as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required.