Apparel Production Associate

Mail Shark; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mail Shark in Reading, PA seeks an Apparel Production Associate to ensure quality DTG and Embroidery apparel orders. You will operate Direct to Garment and Embroidery machines, perform routine maintenance, manage workflow, and keep a neat workspace.

This full-time role requires basic Mac/Windows skills, ability to read instructions, and teamwork in a fast-paced shop. Prior apparel printing experience is helpful but not required, and candidates should be able to lift up to 20–30 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel printing/production preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Basic computer skills with Mac and Windows.
• Must be able to stand and lift up to 20–30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Produce apparel orders for the upcoming week on DTG and embroidery machines.
• Perform daily maintenance on machines to ensure quality.
• Unpack and organize apparel for production.
• Download and send artwork to Atlas and embroidery machines.
• Maintain accurate inventory of supplies to keep production going.
• Operate in a team environment toward common goals.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Professionalism

Ability to work on schedule

Tools

Direct to Garment Machine

Embroidery Machine

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Apparel Production Associate

Production Full Time Reading, PA, US

Summary:

Ensures quality production of both DTG and Embroidery apparel orders.

Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Production of all types of Apparel orders for the upcoming week on Direct to Garment and Embroidery Machines
• Performs proper daily maintenance on all machines to ensure quality.
• Unpack and organize apparel for production
• Understand proper operation of Kornit Atlas
• Keep accurate inventory of all supplies to ensure production continues
• Contact Kornit service for technical or mechanical issue, after all other options are exhausted.
• Learn proper dryer and curing settings
• Use of different computer programs for machine operation
• Download and send artwork to the Atlas and Embroidery machines
• Proficiency with Mac and Windows OS
• Ensure proper end of day procedures on all machines
• Proper use of Melco software to operate embroidery machines
• Basic maintenance on embroidery machines, daily, weekly, monthly
• Ability to manage workflow and complete tasks on a timely basis.
• Maintains neat, organized workspace
• Effectively communicates with fellow employees
• Operates in a team environment while independently and collectively working toward similar goals.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Mac and Windows OS.

Education/Experience:

Experience in Apparel printing/production preferred but not required.

Equipment:

• Direct to Garment Machine
• Embroidery Machine

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism
• Ability to work at a predetermined schedule

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.