Embroidery Machine Operator Night Shift

THE OPPORTUNITY

Looking for something different This could be your fresh start. At Lakeshirts Blue 84 great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds including production warehouse retail hospitality teaching office work or something completely different. No embroidery or Screenprint experience is necessary. We will train you.

In this full-time onsite production role you will bring designs to life on t-shirts and other garments while learning embroidery machine operation thread changes hooping order flow computer navigation quality checks and team-based production goals. The work is active steady and hands-on.

PAY SCHEDULE

Location: Longmont CO. This is a full-time onsite production role.

Shift: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am night shift.

Growth: Night-shift team members start at $22.00 per hour with opportunities to earn up to $29.00 per hour. Lakeshirts offers on-the-job training cross training career levels and advancement opportunities. Some high performers advance in as little as 90 days.

BENEFITS

Lakeshirts offers a fun creative and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options comprehensive insurance benefits up to 22 paid days off in the first year profit sharing a 401(k) plan relaxed dress code onsite cafeteria and more.

A TYPICAL DAY ANALYZE OPERATE QUALITY CONTROL REPEAT

• Analyze orders to identify the design garment details and thread colors.
• Change embroidery machine threads thread needles and prepare garments for production.
• Attach hoops to garments and organize work flow for steady accurate production.
• Use computer spreadsheets and programs to access order specifications and process garment orders.
• Operate embroidery machine computers and laser equipment while monitoring quality and quantity.
• Verify clothing and embroidery quality to meet Zephyr and Lakeshirts standards.
• Communicate with teammates and inventory areas to gather replacement garments as needed.
• Keep the work area clean orderly safe and ready for the next order.
• Follow safety practices and help resolve safety concerns in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Work actively with others to get the job done and support other duties as assigned.

SKILLS RELIABILITY MOTIVATION GOAL-DRIVEN ATTENTION TO DETAIL

• High school education is desirable but not required.
• Positive attitude self-motivation and willingness to learn embroidery production.
• Ability to work well in a team and take direction well.
• Reliable responsible and goal-driven with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for several hours and stand for 8-10 hours a day.
• Previous production sewing garment warehouse or machine operator experience preferred but not required.
• Basic computer comfort is helpful; Microsoft Word and Excel experience preferred.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE

OUR CULTURE is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. Lakeshirts Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned Screenprint manufacturers in the United States decorating garments for resort college and K-12 markets. At our Detroit Lakes headquarters we employ over 1000 great people and produce 35000 garments daily. LIFES BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

Lakeshirts participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Employee must be able to see and hear read and write. This role requires adaptability analyzing assessing calculating decision making dependability judgment reading speaking following direction multiple priorities and reasoning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONTINUOUSLY: Stands walks lifts and carries under 10 lbs. reaches at and below shoulder height.

FREQUENTLY: Pushes pulls bends twists reaches above shoulder height.

OCCASIONALLY: Balances lifts and carries 10-50 lbs.

NEVER: Sits climbs crawls.

NOTE / DISCLAIMER

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should not be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on business needs. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.

Required Experience:

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