Garment Finisher (HPP)

Lakeshirts; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay option

Health insurance

Paid time off 22 days

401(k)

Onsite cafeteria

Dogs at work

Job summary

Lakeshirts in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking a Quality Control assistant to monitor garment quality, communicate issues, and prepare items for shipping. Sewing experience is a plus, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm and pay at $15/hour.

The role requires inspecting garments for color accuracy, logo placement, labels, and general flaws; sorting and counting by size/color; and reading work orders to ensure accuracy. OSHA safety practices apply.

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail with ability to identify imperfections.
• Basic computer experience and familiarity with Excel, Word, and tablet use.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to perform repetitive tasks for hours.
• Stand for long periods (8–10 hours) and lift 30–50 lb boxes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect garments for ink/thread colors, logo placement, labels and flaws.
• Sort, fold, and prepare garments by size/color/style for shipping.
• Read and understand work orders to ensure correct processing.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and follow safety practices (OSHA).
• Operate sewing equipment for labels when needed and assist as required.

Skills

Keen Eye for Detail

Meticulous

Self-Starter

Team Player

Education

High school education

Tools

Excel

Word

Tablet

Job description

QUALITY CONTORL: WHERE ATTENTOIN TO DETA IL IS A MUTS ...

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and Lead, this position is responsible for monitoring and ensuring quality control for all garments produced. Communicate with team members when garments are imperfect and need to be redone. Fold, tag, label, box and count garments, records styles and quantities of garments produced and prepare them for shipping. Sewing Experience preferred!!

Schedule: M-F, 8a-4p

Pay: $15/hr

A Typical Day (job functions) | Inspect + Sort + Fold + Count + Monitor + Organize

• Inspect all high post production garments for correct ink/thread colors, proper logo placement, labels and general flaws
• Maintain Lakeshirts acceptable standard of quality per garment
• Sort, count and fold garments by size/color/garment style and prepare them for shipping
• Read and understand work orders and profiles to ensure each account is processed correctly
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Follow safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
• Work actively with others to get the job done
• Use computer programs, such as excel, to access order profile and be able to understand the steps required for each garment
• Sewing machine experience, sewing labels on garments
• Other duties as assigned

Skills (qualifications) | Keen Eye for Detail + Meticulous + Self-Starter

• High school education desirable, but not required
• Basic computer experience required-excel, word, tablet
• Ability to work well in a team
• Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours
• Ability to be stand for 8-10 hours a day
• Previous production experience preferred, but not required
• Must be able to efficiently lift 30-50 pound boxes

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE.

At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART.

Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT & SO IS WORK!

Here's what you can expect when you join the Lakeshirts team:

• Compensation| Work Hard. Get Rewarded: Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents, and contributions. You are not just a number-your success, ideas, and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
• Insurance Benefits | We've Got You Covered: From health and life insurance to voluntary benefits like dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and critical illness & accident coverage, we've got you covered; benefits kick in the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
• Paid Time Off |Life Outside of Work: Enjoy up to 22 paid days off during the first year because we know life happens outside of work & we want you to be able to enjoy
• Retirement Planning | Free Money? Yes, Please!: Our 401(k) program helps you plan for the future
• Onsite Perks |Get in my Belly: At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria
• Dogs @ Work| Yes. It's A Thing. And It's Pawsome: Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better
• Relaxed Dress Code | Wear What Makes You Feel Your Best: Whether it's jeans, tees, and flip flops- we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you & your family well-stocked
• Flexible Work Schedules |Full Time, Part Time & Everything In Between: Because we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Unique Culture | That Is Priceless: We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t-shirt, a hat, and some cool socks

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

Physical Demands:

CONTINUOUSLY: Stand, Reaches, Lifting Under 10 lbs., Carrying Under 10 lbs., Reaching at Shoulder Height, Reaching Below Shoulder Height.

FREQUENTLY: Lift, Carries, Pushes, Pulls, Twists, Lifts 10-24 lbs., Carry 10-24 lbs.,

OCCASIONALLY: Walk, Sit, Balances, Bends, Lifting 25-50 lbs., Carrying 25-50 lbs., Reaching Above Shoulder Height.

NEVER: Climb, Crawl, Lift Over 50 lbs., Carrying Over 50 lbs.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.