Pre-Production & Shop Assistant - Screen Printing & Embroidery

Foundation Printing LLC; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Printing is seeking a Pre-Production & Shop Assistant to support the production floor and pre-production workflow. This role ensures orders are prepared, organized, and ready for printing.

You’ll work closely with our team to keep jobs moving, reduce errors, and learn screen printing/embroidery production from start to finish. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment that rewards attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming orders and job paperwork for accuracy
• Assist production (making screens, garment layout, ink mixing and folding completed shirts)
• Help stage jobs so they are ready for press operators
• Assist with prep tasks
• Keep production areas clean, organized, and efficient
• Help move garments, supplies, and completed orders through the shop
• Assist press operators and production staff during busy runs
• Fold, pack, count, and organize finished apparel
• Support general shop flow
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail at all times
• Communicate clearly with the production team
• Follow daily priorities and assist wherever needed
• Help reduce bottlenecks in production workflow

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are hiring a Pre-Production & Shop Assistant to support both the production floor and pre-production workflow. This role is critical in making sure every order is properly prepared, organized, and ready for printing before it hits the press.

You’ll work closely with our production team to keep jobs moving, reduce errors, and ensure smooth daily operations.

This is an excellent position for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, is highly organized, and wants to learn the screen printing/production process from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Production Support

• Review incoming orders and job paperwork for accuracy
• Assist production (making screens, garment layout, ink mixing and folding completed shirts)
• Help stage jobs so they are ready for press operators
• Assist with prep tasks

Shop & Production Support

• Keep production areas clean, organized, and efficient
• Help move garments, supplies, and completed orders through the shop
• Assist press operators and production staff during busy runs
• Fold, pack, count, and organize finished apparel
• Support general shop flow

General Duties

• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail at all times
• Communicate clearly with the production team
• Follow daily priorities and assist wherever needed
• Help reduce bottlenecks in production workflow

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail (this is critical)
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to lift boxes of at least 50 pounds and be on your feet during the day
• Ability to work in hot environments
• Team player with good communication skills
• Willingness to learn screen printing/embroidery production
• Prior print shop, warehouse, or production experience is a plus (not required)

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in screen printing, embroidery, or apparel production
• Familiarity with job tracking or production systems
• Basic understanding of garment types and order handling

Schedule

Part to Full-time, Monday–Friday
Between 7am-3pm (with occasional flexibility during peak production times)

Compensation

Hourly pay based on experience
Opportunity for growth within production or operations roles

Why This Role Matters

When pre-production is organized and accurate, everything else in the shop runs smoother, faster, and with fewer mistakes. You’ll play a direct role in keeping jobs on schedule and customers happy.

Company Description

Foundation Printing is a fast-paced custom screen printing, embroidery, and apparel decoration shop based in Lancaster, PA. We work with schools, businesses, events, and retail brands to produce high-quality printed apparel with quick turnaround times and attention to detail.

We’re a small, hands‑on team that values communication, accountability, and keeping production moving efficiently from artwork to finished product.