Production Associate - Tagless Printing
About this role
TAGLESS TEES | GROWING BY POPULAR DEMAND FROM A CONSUMER BASE THAT PRIZES COMFORT.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Under the direct supervision of the Inventory Supervisor, this position is responsible for operating a pad printing machine in production to create a tagless label for garments.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm (Days)
Monday-Thursday, 4pm-2am (Nights)
Pay: $15/hr
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A Typical Day (job functions) | Unbox + Remove Tags + Pad Print + Box + Repeat
Remove tag from garment in order to print branded design onto garment
Operate pad print machine, using a foot pedal, to transfer design (brand/care and contents) onto garment
Fold garments and place in box for next step in production process
Additional Duties (on an as-needed basis)
- Pulls orders of garments for production teams, on an as-needed basis and other duties as assigned including special projects
- Verify correct garment, color and sizes pulled by weighing/counting garments.
- Maintains aisles: clear, cleaned and organized racks
- Follows the 6S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain and Safety
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Skills (qualifications) | Accuracy + Repetition + Self-Directed
- High school diploma preferred, but not required
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Accuracy is required, must be able to print design on appropriate area on garment
- Must understand order form and be able to count
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment
- Knowledge of MS Office products: Excel, Word, etc.; must be able to pick up new software skills quickly
- Ability to be on your feet 8-10 hrs/day
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OUR CULTURE is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 1000 great people, proudly producing 35,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful.
LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.
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Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:
Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.
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Physical Demands:
CONTINUOUSLY: Sit, Reach, Lift under 10 lbs., Carry under 10 lbs., Reach at and below shoulder height.
FREQUENTLY: Lift, Carry, Pull, Bend, Twist, Lift 10-50 lbs., Carry 10 - 50 lbs., Reach above shoulder height.
OCCASIONALLY: Stand, Walk, Push, Lift over 50 lbs., Carry over 50 lbs.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.
Company at a glance
Lakeshirts is a custom apparel decorating company that started in our owner’s parents’ basement in 1984. We have since grown to an $200 million+ company in a 275,000 square foot facility. Our production floor includes 48 automatic screenprint presses, 32 multi-head embroidery machines, six 60-foot laser appliqué bridges, three sublimation presses, and a number of dogs running around the place.
Lakeshirts sales continue to grow, as does its profitability, due to the hard work and continuous improvement efforts of its 500+ employees and over 60 nation-wide reps.
Lakeshirts provides decorated apparel to thousands of customers in the resort and college markets, being a preferred choice to customers based on its breadth of great designs, great garments in its inventory, and reliable and responsive delivery.
With more than 40 artists on our staff, we create thousands of pieces of art each year, giving each customer a unique look. We have over 100 bodystyles in stock, and each one comes in a multitude of colors, totaling more than 1,000,000 pieces in our inventory.
This is all done in a culture that reflects respect, community, and fun. Our culture is second-to-none and must be experienced to be truly understood. If you happen to be in the lakes area, we invite you to stop in and see for yourself. We always enjoy visits, and we’re proud to show off the community that we’ve called “home” for all of our lives. And if you happen to bring along a Milk Bone or two with you, we know you’ll make some very quick and deep friendships.
Life’s Better in a T-shirt
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