Machine Operator

Lakeshirts; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite meals

Dog-friendly environment

Flexible work schedules

Employee merchandise discount

Job summary

Lakeshirts in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is looking for a Screenprint Machine Operator who ensures the quality of screen printed garments. This role involves setting up and operating printing machines, quality control, and leading workflow. You can start at $17/hour, with the chance to earn up to $21+ based on skills and performance.

This dynamic position facilitates quick advancement, with top performers potentially moving up within 90 days. Lakeshirts emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and a unique workplace culture that values employee contributions.

Qualifications

• High school education desirable, but not required.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for several hours.
• Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Operate screenprint machine; adjusting rotation, speed, pressure for print quality.
• Set up and clean screens and ink for specific orders.
• Verify quality of clothing and ink design.

Skills

Detail oriented

Ability to work well in a team

Tablet or computer experience

Self-motivated

Reliable and responsible

Education

High school education

Job description

BRINGING ART + GARMENTS TO LIFE.

Available Positions

Follow this link to see what our screenprint department does! https://tinyurl.com/LSScreenprint

SCREENPRINT MACHINE OPERATOR

THE OPPORTUNITY: Under the direction of the Screenprint Supervisor and Trainer, this position is responsible for processing screenprint orders through preparing garments, applying inks through use of screenprint press, and making quality adjustments as necessary. This position will lead the Unloader and provide first steps in quality control. The operator is responsible for changing screens and setting up/cleaning ink for specific orders, and operating the screenprint press to produce the best t-shirts in the biz. The operator will help verify garment quality and ink design to achieve company standards, and will wow our customers by meeting department and company goals.

Start at $17/hour, with a clear path to earn up to $21+ as you build skills and perform at higher levels. Top performers can move up quickly in this role, some advancing into higher levels in as little as 90 days based on performance and skill.

Prefer nights? Second shift comes with an additional $2.50/hour-just one more reason life's better in a t-shirt.

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A Typical Day (job functions)

• Operate + Unload + Analyze + Verify + Repeat
• Analyze orders to confirm design, ink colors and placement
• Set up and operate screenprint machine; adjusting rotation, speed, pressure, and registration to achieve desired print quality
• Change/clean screens and ink for specific orders
• Unload shirts from platen
• Verify quality of clothing and ink design
• Change screens and ink for specific orders
• Follow company standards and work to achieve department goals
• Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
• Works actively with others to get the job done
• Other duties as assigned

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Skills (qualifications)

• High school education desirable, but not required
• Tablet or computer experience preferred
• Ability to work well in a team
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• 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

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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:

Never: Sits, Climbs, Crawls

Occasionally: Balances, Lifts 10-24lbs, Lifts 25-50 lbs, Lifts over 50lbs, Carries 10-24 lbs, Carries 25-50lbs, Carries 50+ lbs

Frequently: Lifts, Carries, Pushes, Pulls, Bends, Crawls, Reaches above Shoulder Height

Continuously: Stands, Walks, Reaches, Lifts under 10 lbs, Carries under 10lbs, Reaching at shoulder height, reaching below shoulder height

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.