Production Associate

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company uniforms provided

Collaborative environment

Exposure to multiple production areas

Attention to detail

Job summary

Entripy Custom Clothing, based in Oakville, Ontario, seeks reliable Production Associates for seasonal/contract work from September 2026 to December 2026 across Heat Transfer, Screen Printing, Embroidery, or Logistics. Roles are on-site with shifts 1st and 2nd, hourly pay $18–$19, and local commuting to Oakville/Mississauga.

These positions offer paid training, company uniforms, and a collaborative, team-first environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong attendance record— we count on our team.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Able to follow instructions and work well within a team.
• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment is an asset.
• Experience with heat press, screen printing, or embroidery equipment is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat press machines to apply designs to garments.
• Load and unload garments accurately and at a consistent pace.
• Perform quality checks to ensure transfers are properly applied.
• Keep the workstation clean and organized.
• Support set-up and breakdown of screen printing presses.
• Feed garments onto and off of the press in sequence.
• Assist with ink mixing, screen preparation, and cleanup.
• Inspect printed garments for quality and flag any defects.
• Load garments and hoops onto embroidery machines.
• Monitor machines during production runs and address minor issues.
• Trim threads and perform quality inspection on finished pieces.
• Maintain accurate production counts and communicate with team leads.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Receive, sort, and stock incoming inventory.
• Process outbound shipments using courier software.
• Maintain a tidy and organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Stand for long periods

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

English communication skills

Legal authorization to work in Canada

Job description

ABOUT ENTRIPY

Entripy is Canada’s leader for custom printedapparel, uniforms and promotional items. With screen printing, digital printingand embroidery all done in-house, Entripy delivers custom branded solutions forcompanies and organizations across Canada looking to "put their logo on it".Proudly Canadian, Entripy’s use of proprietary technology allows the company tooffer one of the fastest turnaround times, on demand production and aneffortless fulfillment process unmatched within the industry. Entripy is a certifiedmember of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC).

We are headquartered in a verticallyintegrated 40,000 plus square foot state-of-the-art facility in Oakville,Ontario. Our technology-focused and vertically-integrated operations allowus to provide clients with superior speed, quality, convenience and pricing. Weare Canada's leader in custom branded apparel, but we are just scratching thesurface of our potential.

JOB SUMMARY:

We’re looking for reliable, hardworkingindividuals to join our production floor or logistics team on a seasonal /contract basis. As a Production Associate,you’ll be placed in one ormore of our production departments - Heat Transfer, Screen Printing,Embroidery, or Logistics - based on operational needs and your skills. This isa hands-on, fast-paced role where attention to detail and a willingness topitch in are what matter most. This is a fixedterm position beginning September 2026 to December 2026. Opportunity for contract extension orpermanent placement is based on performance.

Applicants must be based locally and able to commute to the Oakville/Mississauga border.

Rate of Pay: $18/hour- $19/hour. Based on experience.

Hours:

• 1st Shift:7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• 2nd Shift:3:00 pm - 11:00 pm - priority will be given to those who can work 2nd shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Heat Transfer (HT)

• Operate heat press machines to apply designs ontogarments
• Load and unload garments accurately and at aconsistent pace
• Perform quality checks to ensure transfers areproperly applied
• Keep the workstation clean and organized

Screen Printing (SP)

• Support set-up and breakdown of screen printingpresses
• Feed garments onto and off of the press in sequence
• Assist with ink mixing, screen preparation, andclean-up
• Inspect printed garments for quality and flag anydefects

Embroidery (EMB)

• Load garments and hoops onto embroidery machines
• Monitor machines during production runs and addressminor issues
• Trim threads and perform quality inspection onfinished pieces
• Maintain accurate production counts and communicatewith team leads

Logistics

• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders forshipment
• Receive, sort, and stock incoming inventory
• Process outbound shipments using courier software
• Maintain a tidy and organized warehouse environment

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reliable with a strong attendance record — we counton our team
• Able to stand for extended periods and performrepetitive tasks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced productionenvironment
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Able to follow instructions and work well within ateam
• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing,or warehouse environment is an asset
• Experience with heat press, screen printing, orembroidery equipment is a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Paid training and onboarding
• Company uniforms provided
• Collaborative, team-first environment
• Exposure to multiple production disciplines
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work Mon- Fri - minimum of 37.5 hours/week. Occasional weekend work may be necessary during our busy times.
• Ability to work on yourfeet for a full 8- 10 hour shift
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to work withoutsupervision
• Respectful of health andsafety policies and procedures
• Positive attitude,motivated, and professional
• English communicationskills (verbal) are required

Entripy is an equal opportunity employer. Wewelcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a diverse,inclusive workplace. EntripyCustom Clothing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and in accordancewith the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, will provideaccommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process. Inaccordance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000, Entripy CustomClothing discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used toscreen, assess, or select applicants who apply to this publicly advertisedposition. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruiters and hiringmanagers, who review applications with appropriate oversight. If you havequestions about our use of AI in recruitment, please contact [e-mail].