Embroidery Machine Operator - Nights

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

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Looking for something different? This could be your fresh start.

At Lakeshirts, great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds. Whether you've worked in production, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, hospitality, teaching, or an office environment, we'll provide the training you need to succeed. No screenprinting experience is necessary. We will teach you everything you need to know.

In this full-time onsite production role, you will bring designs to life on t-shirts while learning screenprinting equipment, quality checks, order flow, and team-based production goals. The work is active, steady, and hands-on.

Lakeshirts offers a clear career path with on-the-job training, cross training, career levels, and advancement opportunities. Night-shift team members start at $22 per hour with opportunities to earn $29 per hour. High performers can advance, with some moving up in as little as 90 days.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2am (Nights)

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

Skills (qualifications) | Reliability + Motivation + Goal-Driven + Attention to Detail

• High school education desirable, but not required.
• Positive attitude & self-motivated
• Ability to work well in a team.
• 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 or sewing experience preferred, but not required.
• Microsoft Word, Doc and Excel experience preferred.

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.

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 1,000 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.

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.

Physical Demands:

CONTINUOUSLY: Stands, Walks, Reaches, Lifting Under 10lbs., Carrying Under 10lbs., Reaching at and Below Shoulder Height

FREQUENTLY: Lifts, Carries, Pushes, Pulls, Bends, Twists, Reaches Above Shoulder Height

OCCASIONALLY: Balances, Lifts 10-24lbs., Lifting 25-50lbs., Lifting over 50lbs., Carrying 10-24lbs., Carrying 25-50lbs., Carrying Over 50lbs.

NEVER: Sit, Climb, Crawl

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.