What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant (Inventory) position at American Roots?
About us
American Roots is a growing manufacturing apparel company located in the iconic Dana Warp Mill, in Westbrook Maine. We take pride in building a foundation of being rooted in our community, our family, our workforce, our products and our country. American Roots clothing company is:
100% AMERICAN MADE
100% AMERICAN MATERIALS
100% UNION MADE
Objective: The Production Assistant works closely with the Fulfillment Manager and production team to provide production support to all areas of the production team.
Essential functions:
- Follow direction of Fulfillment Manager to support a variety of aspects of production
- Responsibilities can range daily depending on production needs when inventory is not needed (from folding and packing finished products, steaming and inspecting final embellished products, back stamping t-shirts, supporting embroidery lead, and other duties as needed to accommodate production floor needs)
- Monitor inventory levels of finished garments
- Assist Inventory Coordinator with quarterly inventory counts
- Collecting inventory from Factory 1; ensuring quantity counts match and are recorded correctly
- Responsible for distributing correct quantities and garments to departments (ie, Screenprinting and Embroidery)
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the production floor
- Receive inventory, record, check against packing slip, and checking against order log when necessary; placing inventory in correct area; delivering inventory to proper recipient
Competencies:
- Hardworking and self-motivated with ability to work at a fast pace with high accuracy and minimal supervision
- Ability to set an example of urgency amongst team members
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with other team members and management concerning problems and possible solutions
- High Proficiency of English language
- Responds and follows through with detailed instructions from management.
- Ability to manage time effectively, be motivated and highly organized
- Ability to change priorities when needed and multitask effectively
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, push, pull and lift/carry up to 50 lbs. is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
