Production & Quality Associate

Job Posting Title Production & Quality Associate

Job Description

Production and Quality Associate

Did you know you can make a positive impact on first responder health and safety?

Gear Wash is a Fire-Dex family-owned Independent Service Provider (ISP) of personal protective equipment (PPE) care and maintenance. We're seeking a self-motivated Production & Quality Associate. They will provide production intake and output while using their computer, troubleshooting, physical and detail-oriented skills. Provide both warehouse and quality support through receiving and logging orders, processing, inspecting and testing orders and packaging garment orders for shipping various personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters.

Additional duties include:

• Intake, tag, sort and process incoming garment orders
• Operate laundry machines
• Accurately enter garment data into the internal tracking system
• Develop a strong understanding of company procedures, including garment cleaning, inspection, testing, and general operational processes
• Complete work in accordance with company quality standards while meeting productivity expectations
• Build working knowledge and demonstrate proficiency with equipment used to clean and maintain PPE
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and follow procedures
• Assist with warehouse operations as needed, including receiving shipments, organizing inventory, staging materials, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location:

32001 Schoolcraft Rd.

Livonia, MI 48150

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Previous experience in a warehouse or receiving department, handling warranties, repairs or refurbishments is very helpful
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software
• Significant troubleshooting skills
• Possess a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong math skills
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds due to the nature of handling garments
• A solution focused mind-set
• Self-motivated with desire to work hard to meet goals
• Ability to work carefully and follow safety standards
• Ability to read and execute instructions and procedures with varying details
• Ability to work positively in teams as well as possess self-accountability
• Ability to work in teams as well as possess self-accountability
• Ability to remain organized with and keep track of multiple sources of information and data
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Weekly direct deposit pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401k with employer matching
• PTO (paid time off) starting after 90 days
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance and short-term disability
• Referral program
• EAP (employee assistance program) for entire household
• Steady full-time hours and a set and consistent schedule
• Profit sharing bonuses based on company success
• Local entertainment and event discounts
• Celebrations (usually involving free food), contests, theme days and parties!
• Gift for your birthday!
• Once trained, listen to your own personal devices while working... music, books, podcasts
• Feel really good about your work and industry, because it's impactful

More About Us:

• We pride ourselves on being a family owned and operated business whose mission is "to serve those who serve".
• Our values include fun, integrity, respect, and excellence = FIRE!
• 40+ years in business
• Multi award-winning organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, disability (physical or mental, including HIV/AIDS), genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices reflect this commitment.

Interview Process & Consent

Fire‑Dex may use AI‑assisted tools to record and transcribe interviews for evaluation purposes, with candidate notice and consent. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision‑making. Interview data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including CCPA and GDPR.