Inventory Associate

Lakeshirts; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Daily pay options

Employee perks

Job summary

Lakeshirts is hiring for Manufacturing Associates to support our Inventory and Pad Print teams in Detroit Lakes, MN. This role offers hands-on, shift-based work and opportunities to learn pad printing, inventory control, and production support.

Full-time and part-time positions exist with day and night shifts. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, with benefits after waiting periods for full-time and some eligibility for part-time.

Qualifications

• Reliable and detail-oriented when reading orders, counting products, and checking quality.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Comfortable learning equipment, scanners, tablets, and standard work processes.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Must be age 18 or older when assigned to operate pad printing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pull garment orders accurately using work-order information and warehouse locations.
• Confirm the correct garment, color, size, and quantity before delivering product to production.
• Operate pad printing equipment and follow work-order instructions for print type, placement, and color.
• Inspect garments for quality and route completed orders to the correct next step.
• Support cycle counts and help maintain accurate, organized inventory locations.
• Keep aisles, racks, equipment, and work areas clean and safe.
• Use scanners, tablets, or communication devices as trained.
• Assist with loading, unloading, production support, and other inventory duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliable

Detail oriented

Team oriented

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Age 18+

Tools

Pad printing equipment

Scanners/Tablets

Job description

LIKE TO STAY BUSY AND KEEP THINGS MOVING? LET'S MAKE SOME T-SHIRTS.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Lakeshirts is hiring full-time and part-time Manufacturing Associates to support our Inventory and Pad Print teams. Depending on business needs and training, you may pull and deliver garments for production, operate pad printing equipment, or help with both. This is active, hands-on work for someone who enjoys staying organized, paying attention to the details, and helping a team keep orders moving.

PAY + SCHEDULE

Shift: Full-time or part-time opportunities are available within the following shift windows:

Full-Time Day Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Full-Time Night Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-2:00 AM

Part-Time: Approximately 20 hours per week, scheduled within the day- or night-shift windows above.

Pay: $15.00-$17.00 per hour

Growth: Build practical experience in warehouse order picking, inventory accuracy, pad printing, quality checks, production support, and manufacturing operations.

BENEFITS

Full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package after applicable waiting periods, including insurance benefits, paid time off, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, daily pay options, and additional employee perks. Part-time team members are also eligible for benefits, including Paid Time Off beginning on the first day of employment at an accrual rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, access to the Employee Assistance Program, merchandise discounts, and additional employee perks. Eligibility and waiting periods vary by benefit and employment status.

A TYPICAL DAY

• Pull garment orders accurately using work-order information and warehouse locations.
• Confirm the correct garment, color, size, and quantity before delivering product to production.
• Operate pad printing equipment and follow work-order instructions for print type, placement, and color.
• Inspect garments for quality and route completed orders to the correct next step.
• Support cycle counts and help maintain accurate, organized inventory locations.
• Keep aisles, racks, equipment, and work areas clean and safe.
• Use scanners, tablets, or communication devices as trained.
• Assist with loading, unloading, production support, and other inventory duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Reliable, self-motivated, and ready to stay active throughout the shift.
• Accurate and detail-oriented when reading orders, counting product, and checking quality.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Comfortable learning equipment, scanners, tablets, and standard work processes.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Must be age 18 or older when assigned to operate pad printing equipment.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE

OUR CULTURE is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screenprint manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 1000 great people, proudly producing 35,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Ability to maintain focus while performing repetitive tasks, follow written and verbal instructions, prioritize work, make sound decisions, and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONTINUOUSLY Standing, walking, using hands, reaching.

FREQUENTLY Lifting up to 30 pounds, bending, twisting, carrying, pushing, pulling.

OCCASIONALLY Lifting up 50 pounds, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching.

NEVER None identified beyond normal manufacturing safety requirements.

NOTE / DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as business needs change. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.