PPE Production & Quality Technician

Fire-Dex, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Paid PTO after 90 days

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Profit sharing bonuses

Birthday gift

Job summary

Fire-Dex’s Gear Wash operation in Milwaukee is seeking a Production & Quality Associate. You’ll handle intake and output of PPE garments, operate laundry equipment, enter data in our tracking system, and perform quality inspections to ensure safety standards.

Team-focused, reliable, and detail-oriented candidates thrive here. Responsibilities include receiving shipments, organizing inventory, and supporting warehouse activities with a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or receiving department, handling warranties, repairs or refurbishments is very helpful
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software
• Possess a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds due to the nature of handling garments
• A solution focused mind-set
• Self-motivated with desire to work hard to meet goals
• Ability to work carefully and follow safety standards
• Ability to read and execute instructions and procedures with varying details
• Ability to work in teams as well as possess self-accountability
• Ability to remain organized with and keep track of multiple sources of information and data
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Competitive hourly pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401k with employer matching
• PTO (paid time off) starting after 90 days
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance and short-term disability
• Referral program
• EAP (employee assistance program) for entire household
• Steady full-time hours and a set and consistent schedule
• Profit sharing bonuses based on company success
• Local entertainment and event discounts
• Celebrations (usually involving free food), contests, theme days and parties!
• Gift for your birthday!
• Once trained, listen to your own personal devices while working... music, books, podcasts
• Feel really good about your work and industry, because it's impactful

Responsibilities

• Intake, tag, sort and process incoming garment orders
• Operate laundry machines
• Accurately enter garment data in internal tracking system
• Develop strong working knowledge and understanding through referencing and following company procedures, such as laundry and garment inspection and testing, general operations, and cleaning and preparation work procedures
• Complete work according to company quality standards while achieving company efficiency standards
• Build working knowledge and demonstrate familiarity of all equipment used for cleaning PPE
• Demonstrate adaptability to learn new skills and follow company procedures
• Support warehouse operations as needed, including receiving shipments, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Warehouse experience

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Safety conscious

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Internal tracking system

Job description

Fire-Dex’s Gear Wash operation in Milwaukee is seeking a Production & Quality Associate. You’ll handle intake and output of PPE garments, operate laundry equipment, enter data in our tracking system, and perform quality inspections to ensure safety standards.

Team-focused, reliable, and detail-oriented candidates thrive here. Responsibilities include receiving shipments, organizing inventory, and supporting warehouse activities with a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety.