Machine Embroidery Associate- Weekday Shift

Colsafety; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA contributions

Add-on insurance options

Free Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid time off

Volunteer Paid Time Off

401k Matching

Job summary

Columbia Safety & Supply is seeking a Full-Time Machine Embroidery Associate for a Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM shift in Columbia, Missouri. You will handle customization orders, set up embroidery machines, select materials, and ensure product quality while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The role emphasizes team training, attention to detail, and efficient output to meet customer needs in a growing protective equipment company.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Expertise in time management and attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency and self-starting mentality.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, calibrate, program, adjust & change embroidery machines.
• Select art files, thread, needles, and backing to meet specs.
• Hoop products, load/unload items to/from machines for quality/efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain design quality during runs.
• Document machine settings and supplies used for future consistency.
• Prepare products through trimming, folding, packaging, and staging.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Job description

Machine Embroidery Associate- Weekday Shift

Department: Customization

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Reporting To: Jay Hanson

Description

We are seeking a Full-Time Machine Embroidery Associate to become an integral part of our team here at Columbia Safety & Supply! This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to join a growing company. This position features a Monday through Thursday shift from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

At our family of companies, we specialize in fall protection, personal protective equipment, industrial tools, and safety equipment for at-height industries.

The Machine Embroidery Associate is accountable for successfully and efficiently meeting the needs of clients, via the orders placed for customized products.

This role is to engage with the daily demands of customization activities including understanding and communicating needs for the flow of products, taking ownership of high-quality and efficient output, and working as needed to identify and resolve issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Properly clean, maintain, calibrate, program, adjust & change machines and settings
• Select the proper art files, thread, needles, and backing to meet quality and design specifications
• Hoop products, load and unload items to/from machines for quality and efficiency
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain design and item quality during embroidery runs
• Document machine settings and supplies used on new designs to ensure future consistency
• Product and order trimming, folding, packaging, and staging to meet needs and quality standards
• Participate in, and request, ongoing personal and team training, for customization as well as departmental cross-training, while supporting and training other teammates as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace through daily cleaning
• All duties are necessary to support an efficient and successful customization process

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Expertise in time management and attention to detail
• Sense of urgency and self-starting mentality

Work with us!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:

• Company HSA Contributions
• Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program:24/7 access
• Generaous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• 401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.

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