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Apparel Production Assistant

San Francisco Mercantile
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Apparel Production Assistant

Company Overview:

San Francisco Mercantile is a small but fast-growing wholesale company based in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco. We have been in business since 2008. We are looking for a motivated, detail oriented, hardworking individual to assist the warehouse team in Apparel production.

This position requires working a flexible schedule of 20 to 40 hours per week. The candidate must be able to work weekends or late shifts as needed. The APA will work with a warehouse team of 4 to 5 people.

Primary duties:

The primary duties of the Apparel Production Assistant are as follows:

-After training on all relevant machines, the APA will apply decorative images to apparel, hats, tote bags and tea towels using a Direct to Garment printer and heat presses to fulfill customer orders in a timely fashion.

-Maintain all stock used in the printing process in an organized fashion. Do stock counts to ensure that there is enough stock for orders awaiting completion.

Secondary duties:

All secondary duties are performed as necessary.

-Pick and pack orders with accuracy.

-Restock warehouse inventory.

-Perform scheduled inventory counts.

-Ensure all shipments are labeled correctly.

-Meet all shipping deadlines.

-Keep the warehouse clean and organized.

Ideal candidate qualifications:

-Good visual skills to ensure consistent straight and level placement of images on all garments and products.

-Time management skills for balancing tasks and keeping production moving quickly and accurately

-Attention to detail

-Good problem-solving skills

-The ability to work well with a team is a must as well as the ability to work independently if necessary

-Ability to multi-task and move between projects

-Ability to work well under a deadline

Physical demands:

-Long periods of standing throughout work shift

-Able to stand, bend, climb, reach, stoop and lift boxes up to 50 lbs.

COVER LETTER REQUIRED. Please let us know why you are interested in working for our company.

Compensation:

$19 - $22 per hour depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • San Francisco, CA 94124 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • San Francisco, CA 94124: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22

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