Pre-Production Associate

nashville record pressing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Record Pressing is seeking a full-time Planning Department professional to inspect center labels and manage stamper inventory, ensuring adherence to customer specs and company quality standards throughout vinyl production.

The role focuses on accuracy in labeling, inventory control, ERP data entry, and data-driven process improvement to support production scheduling and quality audits in Nashville, Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in labeling and inventory
• Ability to input and manage data in ERP systems
• Strong procedural and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Inspect center labels for defects, alignment, and specifications.
• Manage stamper inventory, ensure proper labeling, storage, and ERP recording.
• Input center labels and stampers into ERP with accuracy and traceability.
• Support data collection and reporting on label application and stamper usage.

Job description

CULTURE

We are devoted to creating a unique company culture, one that breathes life into our employees. Feeling appreciated, supported, well compensated, and heard is a baseline standard within Nashville Record Pressing's walls.

From Kansas to Florida, Texas to Michigan, Los Angeles to Alexandria.

Here’s the deal.

If you're creating a work of art in front of a record press, we want you.

If you're working on a technical/maintenance team to keep an operation up and running, we want you.

If you have a calling for music and the quality of which it sounds, we want you.

If vinyl records are your thing, we want you.

If you love what you do and want to bring your skills to our table, we will do everything we can to get you here.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within the Planning department, specifically focusing on the inspection and management of center labels and stamper inventory. The position ensures that customer specifications and company standards are met while maintaining accuracy and quality throughout the vinyl record production process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of center labels by inspecting visual defects, alignment, and overall adherence to specifications.
• Manage stamper inventory, ensuring all stampers are correctly labeled, stored, and recorded in the ERP system.
• Receive and input center labels and stampers into the ERP inventory system, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting process performance, focusing on center label application and stamper usage by collecting data and preparing relevant statistical reports.
• Maintain documentation control/retention systems for center labels and stampers.
• Ensure outgoing finished vinyl products meet customer specifications, particularly in terms of label quality and alignment.
• Assist in identifying, recommending, and monitoring corrective and preventive actions related to center labels and stampers.
• Participate in internal quality audits, specifically focusing on center label and stamper processes.
• Collaborate with production and scheduling teams to address quality issues related to center labels and stampers in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by contributing insights and solutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of the center label and stamper processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor, or as required by operational needs.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

City Nashville

State Tennessee

Pay Range 19.48 + $1/hr Shift Differential

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 3PM-11PM

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Open Date 10/30/2026

Category Production

Position Pre-Production Associate