Customization Associate - Weekend Shift

GME Supply; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with

Company HSA Contributions

Add On Insurance Options

Free Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO and holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off

401k Matching with vesting

Job summary

Columbia Safety & Supply is seeking a Full-Time Customization Associate to join our team in Columbia, MO. This role focuses on handling customization tasks, ensuring high-quality output, and coordinating with team members to meet production needs.

The position requires operating embroidery equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and maintaining an organized, safe workspace. The role emphasizes initiative, strong communication, and collaborative training to support ongoing customization

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize.
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Operate embroidery machines and adjust settings as required.
• Select art files, thread, needles, and backing to meet design specs.
• Hoop products and load/unload items for quality production.
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain output quality during runs.
• Document machine settings and supplies used for design consistency.
• Perform product and order trimming, folding, packaging, and staging.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Sense of urgency

Team collaboration

Tools

Embroidery equipment operation

Job description

We are seeking a Full-Time Customization Associate to become an integral part of our team here at Columbia Safety & Supply! This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to join a growing company. This position features a Friday through Sunday shift from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

At our family of companies, we specialize in fall protection, personal protective equipment, industrial tools, and safety equipment for at-height industries.

The Customization Associate is accountable for successfully and efficiently meeting the needs of clients, via the orders placed for customized products.

This role is to engage with the daily demands of customization activities including understanding and communicating needs for the flow of products, taking ownership of high-quality and efficient output, and working as needed to identify and resolve issues.

• Properly clean, maintain, calibrate, program, adjust & change machines and settings
• Select the proper art files, thread, needles, and backing to meet quality and design specifications
• Hoop products, load and unload items to/from machines for quality and efficiency
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain design and item quality during embroidery runs
• Document machine settings and supplies used on new designs to ensure future consistency
• Product and order trimming, folding, packaging, and staging to meet needs and quality standards
• Participate in, and request, ongoing personal and team training, for customization as well as departmental cross-training, while supporting and training other teammates as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace through daily cleaning
• All duties are necessary to support an efficient and successful customization process
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Expertise in time management and attention to detail
• Sense of urgency and self-starting mentality

Benefits

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically desighn competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
• Company HSA Contributions
• Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus compnay-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• 401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #ZR