Apparel Kitting- Embroidery

Lakeshirts; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshirts in Minnesota is seeking a material handler (kitter) to prep embroidery supplies and coordinate with Machine Operators. Under the Embroidery Supervisor, you’ll gather threads, foiling materials, assign orders, and help optimize workflow.

This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to lift 50 lbs as needed. The job operates Monday through Thursday, 4:00 pm to 2:00 am, at $17 per hour, offering a hands-on position in a fast-paced production environment with a

Qualifications

• High school education desirable, but not required.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Must be reliable, responsible, organized, flexible and take direction well.
• Must be able to handle multiple interruptions and follow through on questions or issues as they arise.
• Previous production experience preferred, but not required.
• Have good spelling skills as well as problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves threads, foils fabric and prints instructions for each order.
• Delivers order to machine operator.
• Adjusts daily workflow according to supervisor's instructions.
• Communicate effectively with other departments when needed.
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. continuously.
• Other duties as assigned including special projects.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Detail-Oriented

Team Player

Education

High school diploma desirable

Job description

KITTING, NOT KITTEN. REMEMBER, WE'RE DOG PEOPLE. BUT CATS ARE OK.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Embroidery Supervisor, this position is accountable for gathering the supplies needed for Embroidery Machine Operators. This position includes selecting thread, foiling the material, assigning orders to Machine Operators. The material handler (kitter) retrieves the threads once the order is complete. The material handler (kitter) will work out diagnostic problems and problem solve by working with the Digitizing Department and/or Rep Coordinator. The material handler (kitter) has an understanding of all colors offered in each fabric type. The material handler (kitter) helps determine workflow for machine operators, and is accountable for all rush orders that arise.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4:00pm-2:00am

Wage : $17/hr

A Typical Day (job functions) | Operate + Unload + Analyze + Verify + Repeat

• Retrieves threads, foils fabric and prints instructions for each order.
• Delivers order to machine operator
• Adjusts daily workflow according to supervisor's instructions
• Communicate effectively with other departments when needed
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. continuously
• Other duties as assigned including special projects

Skills (qualifications) | Self-Motivated + Detail-Oriented + TEAM Player

• High school education desirable, but not required
• Have good spelling skills as well as problem solving skills
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
• Must be reliable, responsible, organized, flexible and take direction well
• Must be able to handle multiple interruptions and follow through on questions or issues as they arise
• Previous production experience preferred, but not required

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company-we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

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.

Physical Demands: OCCASIONALLY: Stand, Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Reach, Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs., Reach Above/At/Below Shoulder Height