Decoration Production Associate — Fast-Paced Ops

Quince; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Quince in California is hiring a Production Associate, Decoration to support our high-volume production floor. You will stage orders, support machine operators, and ensure quality control across pre-production to post-decoration. This is an on-site role at our Santa Fe Springs facility.

This position requires 1+ year of production experience, stamina to stand 8+ hours, and a sharp eye for detail. You will collaborate with the Production Lead, Warehouse, and Shipping teams to keep lines moving

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse or similar environment.
• Ability to stand, move, and work on your feet for a full shift (8+ hours).
• Strong attention to detail — you catch what's off and you don't let it slide.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and quality at a consistent production pace.
• Adaptable and self-directed — comfortable shifting between tasks as the floor demands.
• Reliable and punctual; production schedules depend on everyone showing up and staying focused.

Responsibilities

• Stage and validate orders for production — confirm all inventory and materials were received, verify work instructions and machine locations are clear, check that threads and supplies are in stock, and ensure the order is ready for operators to pull and produce.
• Trim threads, backing, and excess materials from embroidered and decorated goods immediately after decoration — keeping pace with machine output so finished goods do not back up.
• Inspect every decorated piece against the job ticket: placement, adhesion, color accuracy, and overall appearance.
• Pull and set aside any defective or non-conforming pieces; log defect type, quantity, and job number and hand off to the Production Lead for disposition.
• Fold, bag, tag, or poly-bag finished pieces per job ticket and customer specifications (pending packing team rollout); ensure all finished goods are presentation-ready before moving to the handoff area for Shipping.
• Assist machine operators — embroidery, heat transfer, DTG, and screen print — with loading, unloading, setup, and in-process support as needed throughout the shift.
• Restock machine supplies (thread, backing, transfer paper, tape, polybags, etc.) proactively so operators stay running without interruption.
• Support the Warehouse + Receiving Lead with job staging, material pulls, and receiving tasks during high-volume periods.
• Assist the Shipping + Fulfillment Coordinator with packing and order handoffs when finishing volume allows.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities — the Production Lead will direct where support is most needed at any given time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production floor throughout the shift.

Skills

Production experience

Standing long hours

Attention to detail

Accuracy under pace

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Quince in California is hiring a Production Associate, Decoration to support our high-volume production floor. You will stage orders, support machine operators, and ensure quality control across pre-production to post-decoration. This is an on-site role at our Santa Fe Springs facility.

This position requires 1+ year of production experience, stamina to stand 8+ hours, and a sharp eye for detail. You will collaborate with the Production Lead, Warehouse, and Shipping teams to keep lines moving