Production Associate

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, a relaxed dress code, unique perks like an onsite cafeteria and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work better in a t-shirt.

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

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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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.