Production Associate Day Shift

Essential Functions

• Perform the assigned tasks in a proficient manner.
• Achie a minimum of 100% of the production standard for tasks for which standards have been established.
• Maintain high quality standards on all work performed.
• Inspect all materials for damage or excessive wear and report findings to the appropriate person for resolution.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area.
• Immediately report all broken or malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards to the appropriate person for corrective action.
• Follow all company and work rules.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Support an environment of continuous improvement by making suggestions and implementing where possible.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Description of Various Tasks in the Plant

• Codetape/Assembly/Hem/Hang/Emblem App
• Apply code tape using a Heat Seal Machine.
• Use Maincore reports to verify, log, and track daily order transmissions.
• Prepare daily work instructions, Back Orders, and daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Contact customers for inquiries, questions, status updates, etc. via phone and email.
• Print code tape and assemble daily work tickets with code tapes and emblems, following schedules.
• Cut clothing to order specifications.
• Hem pants using blind stitch and straight stitch machines.
• Hang garments according to customer specifications.
• Inspect garments for errors and damage.
• Apply emblems according to order specifications.

• Inventory
• Receive, store, and issue materials from stock.
• Keep records and compile stock reports on progress of work, inventory levels, and production problems.
• Take physical count of stock or check and mark merchandise.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedule.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Packer
• Receive orders from distribution and inspect garments for accuracy.
• Fold and tape containers and put them on conveyor belts for shipping department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Picker
• Pick orders according to printed pick tickets.
• Check picked orders to make sure requested styles, colors, and quantities are correct.
• Load completed cartons onto conveyors to be distributed to the next department.
• Keep pick aisles clear.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Receiving
• Unload incoming freight and verify active counts.
• Receive freight using WM system, verify vendor, purchase order number, SKU, and quantity.
• Put away stock in warehouse.
• Verify discrepancies for posting.
• Pull available stock as requested by supervisors using computer generated pull slips.
• Perform aisle audits (cycle scans).
• Maintain department quality and production standards.
• Daily/weekly upkeep of equipment and facility (cleaning) as needed.
• Receive merchandise from outside vendors against Advance Shipping Notice (ASN).
• Facilitate the movement of stock and incoming packages to be distributed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• QC Audit / Inspection
• Conduct internal audits of cartons to inspect for accuracy and compliance to quality standards and work flow procedures.
• Maintain data base of audit results.
• Update spreadsheets with weekly, monthly totals.
• Maintain data base of customer returns for quality.
• Prepare written reports and interface with management on quality issues.
• Make recommendations for improvements.
• Cook with Trainers on Training Processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Returns
• Open and key customer return orders into PhastSort.
• Package returned items into categories.
• Maintain garment disposition based on most recent department guidelines.
• Accurately code all return orders to ensure accurate reporting.
• Perform RTS (Return to Stock) processing.
• Respond to and initiate calls to resolve issues when necessary.
• Document customer feedback using appropriate feedback methods.
• Assist in transporting hampers/racks/pallets to proper areas.
• Process garments identified for disposal with the appropriate vendor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Shipping
• Create and maintain customer database and maintain various reports/spreadsheets.
• Interface with AUS internal customers.
• Assist customer service by tracking packages/shipments.
• Perform general clerical duties.
• Package by hand a wide variety of products and materials for shipment.
• Use shipping computers for multiple carriers to process shipments as customer has requested.
• Keep necessary records and completed forms.
• Maintain department quality and production standards.
• Daily/weekly upkeep of equipment and facility (cleaning) as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Transporter
• Responsible for the overall carton flow through the departments.
• Remove cartons from picking conveyor and place in designated locations of flow rack or floor area.
• Put the work in the flow racks by priority and don’t mix the dates.
• Remove cartons from flow rack, write the station number on the carton label and send the carton to that workstation.
• Keep workstations stocked at all times.
• Move cartons using a hand truck to the stations as needed.
• Push finished cartons on outbound conveyor.
• Communicate to leadership team the status of the work flow throughout the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• VAS Machine Operator
• Operate embroidery machines.
• Be able to stand in one area for the whole shift and keep a steady pace.
• Type in the tape #, Read the #’s on the Thread.
• Replenish thread colors for each order as needed.
• Be able to see small objects and pay attention to detail.
• Thread needles, Change the threads.
• Be able to learn hooping.
• Receive orders with customer specifications, prepare garments for customization and use computerized sewing machines to embroider garments.
• Retrieve thread color, thread needles and align garment or hat inside the hoop, under the needle.
• Align the garment or hat under the needle to ensure proper placement of the stitching.
• Follow customer specifications input the requested information into the sewing machine and apply the appropriate embroidery to the garment.
• May operate multiple machines at once.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Material Handler
• Customer Service contact for inquiries, questions, status, and tracking numbers (phone and email).
• Execute requests to find orders, make changes, and locate tracking numbers and expedite.
• Primary contact to coordinate daily Must Ship By Requests.
• Perform Rep. Inspections and Sample Inspects on requested orders.
• Order Emblems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Seamstress
• Receive customer orders requiring alterations or special repairs.
• Thread sewing machine with requested thread color and align garment under needle for sewing.
• Perform requested repairs or alterations.
• Maintain department quality and production standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Driver/Stocker
• Use forklift to pull product from reserve locations.
• Stock active pick locations with product.
• Maintain department quality and production standards.
• Perform aisle audits (cycle scans) using bar code readers as needed.
• Using a razor knife, cut cases open according to dept standards.
• Put away and locate stock in warehouse using RF Scanner.
• Pull available stock as required.
• Pull cases for transfers, liquidations, RTV’s and other needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Working Environment

• Exposure to adverse temperatures which may include extreme hot or cold.
• The following physical activities are required: lifting, reaching, bending, walking, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Tight deadlines that may require overtime are required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Notification of overtime may occur the same day that the overtime is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs 8-10hrs in a day.
• If applicable - Able to be forklift certified.
• RF scanner experience preferred.
• Computer experience to include Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task.
• Detail oriented.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule and/or overtime as needed.

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