Machine Associate Operator

Varsity Brands; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid Holidays

Job summary

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY, is seeking a Machine Associate in Norwalk, CT to embellish garments using embroidery or DTF methods and to support pre-production tasks in the screen room. You will work with various programs and equipment to ensure accurate and timely order completion.

Responsibilities include preparing and printing order files, operating machines, prioritizing work to meet delivery dates, and monitoring quality while troubleshooting issues.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical details and identify quality issues.
• Detail-oriented, punctual, and team oriented with strong attendance.
• Ability to differentiate colors and ensure color accuracy in production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print order files; assemble garments for production.
• Operate machines to decorate garments (embroidery/DTF).
• Prioritize orders to meet or exceed delivery dates.
• Monitor quality; report and troubleshoot issues to resolve them.
• Track productivity, makeups, errors, and assist with inventory.

Skills

Basic computer skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Punctual attendance

Color differentiation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Embroidery software

Printers

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: 345 Wilson Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854

HOURS: Monday-Friday 0800 AM-5:00 PM

CT PAY TRANSPARANCY: Embroidery Operator $19.76/hour, Screen Print Operator $19.76/hour

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Machine Associate, this role embellishes garments in a variety of methods (DTF, Embroidery) or works in a pre-production capacity (i-Image in Screen Room) based on schedule requirements. Machine Associates will use various programs and equipment to embellish orders, ensure quality of all orders processed, and be able to troubleshoot all technology (computer hardware, software, printers, etc) to ensure high quality and timely delivery of orders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Uses various software packages to prepare and print order files; able to execute process of getting all garments and art together so order can be produced.
• Able to work machine to produce decorated garments
• Understands production schedule and how to properly prioritize orders to ensure the orders that are due are produced in order to meet or exceed delivery date.
• Monitors quality of all printed items; looking for any issues with quality. If an issue is discovered, reports and then troubleshoots the issue to attempt to resolve
• Accurately tracks and reports productivity, makeups and errors
• Assists in maintaining materials and supplies inventory
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Able to troubleshoot technical details
• Learn tasks quickly, be detailed, accuracy driven, personable, team oriented, and punctual with excellence in attendance.
• Candidates are required to differentiate and coordinate colors and able to identify a variety of quality issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time (8 hours minimally), repetitive movement of the body, lifting of no less than 5-40 lbs. on a frequent basis, 41-85lbs on an occasional basis, and must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate controlled environment (including seasonal exposure to heat and humidity). Must be able to push/pull 5-35lbs occasionally.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

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

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• 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
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.