Production Associate Swing Shift Positions

Essential Functions

• Perform the assigned tasks in a proficient manner.
• Achie a minimum of 100% of the production standard for tasks with established standards.
• Maintain high quality standards on all work performed.
• Inspect all materials for damage or excessive wear and report findings.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area.
• Report broken or malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards immediately.
• Follow all company and work rules.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Support an environment of continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing improvements.

Description of Various Tasks in the Plant

• Codetape/Assembly/Hem/Hang/Emblem App
• Apply code tape using a Heat Seal Machine.
• Verify, log, and track daily order transmissions using Maincore reports.
• Prepare daily work instructions, Back Orders, and reports.
• Contact customers for inquiries, questions, and status updates.
• Print code tape and assemble daily work tickets with code tapes and emblems.
• 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.
• Compile stock reports on progress, inventory levels, and production problems.
• Take physical counts of stock or check and mark merchandise.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments.
• Perform aisle audits (cycle scans).
• Maintain department quality and production standards.
• Perform daily/weekly upkeep of equipment and facility (cleaning).
• Receive merchandise from outside vendors against Advance Shipping Notices (ASN).
• Facilitate the movement of stock and incoming packages to be distributed.

• QC Audit/Inspection
• Conduct internal audits of cartons for accuracy and compliance to quality standards and work flow procedures.
• Maintain a database of audit results and update spreadsheets with weekly, monthly totals.
• Maintain a database of customer returns for quality.
• Prepare written reports and interface with management on quality issues.
• Make recommendations for improvements.
• Coordinate with Trainers on training processes.

• 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 for accurate reporting.
• Perform RTS (Return to Stock) processing.
• Respond to and initiate calls to resolve issues.
• Document customer feedback using appropriate feedback methods.
• Transport hampers/racks/pallets to proper areas.
• Process garments identified for disposal with the appropriate vendor.

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

• VAS Machine Operator
• Operate embroidery machines.
• Prepare the next order while keeping the machine running.
• Replenish thread colors for each order as needed.
• Thread needles, change the threads.
• Learn hooping and 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 and input the requested information into the sewing machine.
• May operate multiple machines at once.

• Material Handler
• Customer Service contact for inquiries, questions, status, and tracking numbers (phone and E-mail).
• Execute requests to find orders, make changes, and locate tracking numbers and expedite.
• 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.
• Perform daily/weekly upkeep of equipment and facility (cleaning).
• 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.

Working Environment

• Exposure to adverse temperatures which may include extreme hot or cold.
• Physical activities required: lifting, reaching, bending, walking, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
• Routine lifting and maneuvering of up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Tight deadlines that may require overtime.
• Overtime may be required.
• Notification of overtime may occur the same day that the overtime is required.

Qualifications

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