Quality Control & Finishing Associate

Grunt Style; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the apparel industry is seeking QC & Finishing Associates to ensure quality control and final processing of garments. The role involves inspecting products, applying decorations, and maintaining production efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to create quality products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect printed garments and apply decorations.
• Update order statuses using barcode scanners.
• Complete production orders on time with minimal defects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

QC & Finishing Associates play a key role in quality control and final processing of Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and screen printed apparel. Responsibilities include inspecting printed garments, applying sleeve and collar decorations using thermal heat presses, and folding and packaging finished goods for warehousing or shipment.

You will be responsible for updating order statuses as products move through production, using barcode scanners or tablets to ensure accuracy and maintain quality assurance. QC & Finishing Associates support the production in producing high-quality finished goods and must be able to read and interpret production work orders. Strong attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to work independently are essential.

This role requires teamwork and adaptability, including updating order statuses, shifting between tasks as needed, and ensuring all production goals are met. You will work around industrial machinery and heat presses, making safety and efficiency a top priority. As production demands shift, you may be reassigned to different tasks to maintain smooth operations.

Reports to: Quality Control & Finishing Lead

Pay Type: Hourly

Rate: $17/hr

Duties

• Fold and finish all production materials and make sure they stay organized and moved to the correct locations
• Follow daily schedules to make sure all order materials are prepared prior to production
• Operate folding and finishing equipment to complete product preparation while maintaining expected average press rates
• Operate heat presses to apply thermal transfers maintaining expected average press rates
• Work with entire production team to keep all stations on schedule pressing transfers to complete orders
• Keep all blanks, transfers, and orders organized and accurate
• Keep track of and track all production data such as units completed
• Perform all assigned maintenance or cleaning duties
• Assist in any other departments as needed

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned production orders on time with minimal defects
• Rotate positions with other associates to ensure adequate cross-training
• Ensure all decorated garments are accurate and of highest quality possible
• Support production at all times
• Keep a safe, clean, and efficient work area

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to warm or cold weather. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; work in and around a variety of industrial machinery and presses; bend over, squat, or climb.
• Able to frequently move and lift up to 40 lbs when necessary
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Good hand eye coordination
• Excellent vision including ability to adjust focus, close vision, distant vision, color awareness, and attention to small details.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively listen and follow instructions.
• Solid problem solving skills
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in common units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Desire to create quality products
• Must comply with any company policy of wearing personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses, etc. where required
• Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on changing schedule demands, including overtime. Schedules and shifts may change throughout the year. Schedule requirements may include working days, afternoons, nights, 1st shift, 2nd shift, or weekends as needed.

Education

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree)

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employee will be expected to perform other duties as needed.

EEO Statement

Grunt Style provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Grunt Style complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.