Embroidery Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Varsity Spirit; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid holidays

St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Oppt.

Employee discounts

Job summary

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY is seeking an Embroidery Operator in our Indianapolis facility. You will handle embroidery design loading, placement, hooping, and thread color coordination to produce quality finished products.

Role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work a structured schedule with overtime on some Saturdays/Sundays. Prior warehouse experience is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish is a bonus.

Qualifications

• High energy, great attitude, and aptitude for leadership.
• Great attention to detail and organization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a structured, process-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tajima Electronic Automatic Embroidery Machinery; no prior machine experience needed.
• Collaborate with area supervisor and team leads to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Execute daily production schedule including pre- and post-production steps.
• Inspect products for order accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

High energy

Attention to detail

Leadership aptitude

Communication skills

Team oriented

Attendance reliability

Education

Previous warehouse experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Tajima embroidery machine

Microsoft Office

Job description

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

WORK TYPE:

Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS:

5349 W 76th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268

WORK HOURS:

Monday - Friday; 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Mandatory overtime, which may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a member of the Production/Warehouse team, our Embroidery Operators are responsible for ensuring the embroidery process for all our products in our facility. You'll handle gathering the designs, loading them into the machine, ensuring proper placement of design, hooping, and thread colors, and producing a quality finished product. The person in this role will be pivotal in setting the pace for our embroidery process and ensuring we deliver product on time to our customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operate Tajima Electronic Automatic Embroidery Machinery - no previous experience on the machines needed to apply
• Work with area Supervisor and team leads on achieving daily goals of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
• Execute the daily schedule, including pre-production and post-production needs
• Inspect all products for accuracy of order specifications
• Trouble shoot any issues with machines as needed
• Always keep a clean and safe work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• High energy, great attitude, and aptitude for leadership
• Great attention to detail and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate with knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a structured and process-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems
• Ability to work seasonal mandatory OT as needed and maintain excellent attendance
• Read and comprehend documents, instructions, and correspondence in English to perform job duties efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders in spoken English, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Participate in meetings, discussions, and presentations requiring proficient spoken English skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing valuable insights and feedback in English.
• Learn tasks quickly, accurately driven, personable, team oriented, and punctual with excellence in attendance.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Previous warehouse experience is a bonus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a bonus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of the body is required on a regular basis. The position requires lifting of no less than 15-35 lbs. on a regular basis. This role will work in a climate-controlled environment.

OUR VALUES

• Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
• Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
• Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
• Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
• Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
• Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportun