Customization Associate

Spiraledge, Inc; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with matching

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Referral bonuses

Job summary

SwimOutlet.com is seeking a Embroidery/Heat Press Associate to join a fast-paced warehouse team. You will set up and operate embroidery, heat press, and direct-to-film equipment, ensuring accurate color placement and adherence to design specifications.

Applicants should have strong attention to detail and be able to follow detailed instructions, with preference for those familiar with embroidery and heat-press workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Experience with embroidery, heat press, and direct-to-film operating machinery preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate embroidery, heat press, and direct-to-film machines.
• Thread the correct colors at each needle.
• Follow instructions for verification of type setting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Color differentiation

Teamwork and independent work

Productivity mindset

Tools

Embroidery machines

Heat press machines

Direct-to-film equipment

Job description

Who We Are

SwimOutlet.com is the largest online specialty store for aquatics in the United States and has the largest selection for swimming, water polo, fashion, beach and surf!

Available Shift

Monday – Friday: 12:30pm-5:30pm

Position Summary

As part of our collaborative and diverse team, Associates are responsible for general warehouse duties as well as customization tasks, such as embroidery and heat press of products. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and comfort working both independently and at a fast pace. Based on business needs, Customization Associates may also be asked to perform general warehouse duties. Familiarity and previous experience with embroidery, heat press, and direct-to-film operating machinery is preferred, but not required.

Embroidery/Heat Press Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and cleanliness to company standards.
• Responsible for the set-up and operation of embroidery, heat press, and direct to film machines.
• Ability to thread the right colors at each needle.
• Must follow detailed instructions for verification of type setting.
• Ability to properly place the plastic hoops on the garments.
• Placement must follow the embroidery specifications.
• Complete one sample for approval prior to processing the entire order.
• Perform preventative maintenance & clean machines on a daily basis.
• Verify all order numbers and garment count.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere that strengthens the team.
• Other duties as requested/assigned.
• Prepare garments for being heat pressed.
• Ability to heat press numbers, names, and logos to clothing or other garments.
• Cut and weed vinyl.
• Ability to use a PC or handheld device to manage workflow
• Keep track of inventory and supplies.
• Sort, count, and prep items to be shipped and/or picked up
• Meet customer demand and maintain set SLA’s
• Maintain and improve quality standards
• Foster a team environment by helping others and sharing knowledge
• Provide valuable feedback to ensure process improvements

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to detect slight differences in colors.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Able to perform in a productivity environment.

Physical Demands

• Good hand/eye coordination required.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Ability to lift and move up to 49 pounds.
• Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists.
• Continual standing and/or walking without limitations up to 10 hours daily.
• Ability to work in a distribution environment that may be noisy, unheated, not air-conditioned.

Pay Rate: $15.00 an hour

• Extensive benefits package including 401(K) with matching, employee discounts, gym membership, referral bonuses.