Full-Time Production Specialist: Heat Press Apparel Customization

Soccer Post; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Job summary

Soccer Post in Lancaster County is seeking a Production Specialist to create team and club apparel using heat transfer press machines. As a crucial part of our production team, you'll ensure high-quality customization, accuracy, and timely order fulfillment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with heat press machinery, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. This position offers benefits including health and dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Heat Press machines for customization.
• Ability to train teammates on machinery use.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven independent task management and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Skillfully apply designs to apparel using heat press machines.
• Ensure accuracy and quality in production orders.
• Prepare garments for flawless application.
• Meet daily production goals set by the Production Manager.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Alert Production Manager to machinery issues or shortages.
• Cross-train for various warehouse operations.
• Uphold organizational values in all tasks.

Skills

Heat Press machine operation

Attention to detail

Training ability

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Be the Creator Behind the Gear!

Fueling the Passion, One Kit at a Time, Soccer Post isn't just a chain of stores—we're the heart of the soccer community and the country’s largest soccer specialty retailer. As we rapidly expand across the nation, we're building a winning team to match our ambition. Join a fast-growing sports company where your passion for quality and efficiency will directly contribute to the success of countless teams and clubs. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a dynamic, high-energy environment, your unique role on our team starts here!

Your Mission

You are the Production Specialist, a vital creator responsible for bringing team and club apparel to life and getting our players onto the field. You will master the art of customization, operating our heat transfer press machines to flawlessly apply pre‑printed graphics, numbers, and letters to garments. Working as a cohesive part of our production team, you will ensure a safe, organized, and hyper‑efficient environment where quality is the top priority and every finished product inspires confidence on the field.

What You'll Do

• Become a Heat Press Master: Skillfully apply high‑quality designs to diverse apparel using state‑of‑the‑art heat transfer press machines and train others to do the same
• Precision and Quality Control: Execute every order with meticulous accuracy, ensuring all embellishments perfectly match the specifications of the production document
• Prep and Prime: Prepare vinyl transfers and accurately measure, mark, and position garments for a flawless application every time
• Drive Production Excellence: Meet and exceed daily production goals set by the Production Manager, contributing to the timely fulfillment of all orders
• Maintain the Huddle: Keep your workspace spotless, organized, and clutter‑free, promoting an efficient and safe workflow
• Team Player: Alert the Production Manager to any machinery issues or material shortages to ensure continuous operation
• Cross‑Train for the Win: Learn all aspects of warehouse operations, potentially assisting with packing orders and receiving deliveries to support overall team success
• Uphold Our Values: Embody the organization’s commitment to excellence and teamwork in all your duties

What You Bring To The Team

• Hands‑on experience utilizing a Heat Press machine, fulfilling customization and orders required
• Ability to train others
• Eagle Eye for Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills are non‑negotiable for maintaining accuracy across all orders
• Self‑Driven Team Player: Proven ability to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with team members
• Clear Communicator: Excellent communication skills to coordinate with managers and teammates

Get Ready to Work

• Physically Ready: Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 25 lbs.
• Dexterity: Frequent use of hands, wrists, and arms to operate production machinery
• Stamina: Capable of standing for long periods, including occasional bending, squatting, and kneeling, and safely climbing ladders

Benefits (only available to FT employees)

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance