Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Available Positions:

Screenprint Machine Operator I First Shift : M-F 8a-4p

Screenprint Machine Operator I Second Shift: M-Th 4p-2a

Embroidery Machine Operator I First Shift: M-F 8a-4p

Embroidery Machine Operator I Second Shift: M-Th 4p-2a

SCREENPRINT OPERATOR:

BRINGING ART + GARMENTS TO LIFE.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and Trainer, this position is responsible for transferring a design onto garments using a screenprint or embroidery machine. As an operator, you will be responsible for processing orders through preparing garments, programming machine for the design and making quality adjustments as necessary, as well as helping to analyze order to identify design and determine ink colors or threads.

A Typical Day (job functions) | Unload + Operate + Analyze + Verify + Repeat

• Access order specifications through computer programs
• Maintain Lakeshirts' acceptable standard of quality per garment
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Organize workflow
• Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
• Works actively with others to get the job done
• Other duties as assigned

SCREENPRINT:

• Unload shirts from platen
• Analyze orders to identify design and determine ink colors
• Verify quality of clothing and ink design or thread/fabric color
• Change screens and ink for specific orders

EMBROIDERY OPERATOR: MODERN DAY EMBROIDERY = FASTER. EASIER. MORE PRODUCTIVE. BECAUSE A STITCH IS NOT JUST A STITCH.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Embroidery Lead, this position is responsible for processing embroidery orders by preparing garments, running an embroidery and laser machine, and making quality adjustments as necessary. They will also be picking inventory for orders as well as performing quality control on each garment, to include: folding, labeling, boxing and counting garments, as well as recording styles and quantities of garments produced.

A Typical Day (job functions) | Analyze + Operate + Quality Control + Repeat

• Analyze orders to identify design and determine thread colors
• Change embroidery machine threads, including threading needles
• Attach hoops to the garments
• Access order specifications through computer spreadsheets
• Navigate through computer programs to process garment order on embroidery and/or laser machine
• Operate embroidery machine computer and laser machine
• Verify quality and quantity of the clothing and embroidery
• Maintain Zephyr & Lakeshirts acceptable standard of quality per garment
• Communicate with, or walk to, inventory area to gather replacement garments as needed
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Organize work flow
• Follow safety practices. Identify problems and work to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
• Work actively with others to get the job done
• Other duties as assigned

Operator Skills (qualifications) | Self-Motivated + Detail-Oriented + TEAM Player

• High school education desirable, but not required.
• Positive attitude & self-motivated
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Detail oriented and self motivated
• Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours.
• Ability to be stand for 8-10 hours a day.
• Previous production preferred, but not required.
• Tablet, computer, Microsoft Word, Doc and Excel experience preferred.

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 900 great people, proudly producing 45,000+ 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.

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.

Physical Demands:

Never: Sits, Climbs, Crawls

Occasionally: Balances, Lifts 10-24lbs, Lifts 25-50 lbs, Lifts over 50lbs, Carries 10-24 lbs, Carries 25-50lbs, Carries 50+ lbs

Frequently: Lifts, Carries, Pushes, Pulls, Bends, Crawls, Reaches above Shoulder Height

Continuously: Stands, Walks, Reaches, Lifts under 10 lbs, Carries under 10lbs, Reaching at shoulder height, reaching below shoulder height

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. Colorado is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.

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