Screenprint Quality Control

Lakeshirts; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay options

Insurance benefits

Up to 22 paid days off in first year

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Lakeshirts in Detroit Lakes is seeking a full-time Quality Control inspector who ensures every garment meets tight standards. You will inspect finishes, colors, logos, and labels, and collaborate with the team to address defects.

The role offers daytime on-site shifts, competitive pay starting at 17.00 per hour with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a culture that prizes quality, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Sewing machine experience is required.
• High school education is desirable, but not required.
• Basic computer experience including Excel, Word, and tablet use.
• Ability to work well in a team, take direction well, and stay reliable and responsible.
• Attention to detail with the ability to spot garment defects and quality concerns.
• Perform repetitive tasks for several hours and stand for 8-10 hours a day.
• Previous production, apparel, quality control, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to efficiently lift 30-50 pound boxes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished garments for correct ink colors, thread colors, logo placement, labels, and general flaws.
• Maintain Lakeshirts quality standards by identifying imperfections and communicating rework needs to the team.
• Sort, count, fold, tag, label, box, and prepare garments by size, color, and garment style for shipping.
• Read work orders and order profiles to make sure every customer account is processed correctly.
• Use computer programs such as Excel, Word, and tablets to access order profiles and garment instructions.
• Operate sewing equipment to sew labels on garments and complete finishing work accurately.
• Organize workflow, keep the work area clean and orderly, and help the team keep production moving.
• Follow safety practices and help resolve safety concerns in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Work actively with others to get the job done and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sewing

High school education

Excel/Word/Tablets

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Standing 8-10 hours

Production/Manufacturing

Lifting 30-50 lbs

Education

High school education

Tools

Excel

Word

Tablets

Job description

QUALITY CONTORL: WHERE ATTENTOIN TO DETA IL IS A MUTS ...

THE OPPORTUNITY

Looking for hands-on work where attention to detail really matters? At Lakeshirts , every garment has a destination, and the Quality Control team helps make sure it gets there looking ah-mazing. This role is a great fit for someone who notices the little things , works well with a team, and takes pride in doing the job right.

Location: Detroit Lakes, MN. This is a full-time, onsite production role.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm; Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm; or Monday-Thursday, 4:00pm-2:00am.

Growth: This position starts at $17.00-$22.00 per hour with opportunities to learn, improve, and grow with a production team that values quality, reliability, safety, and teamwork.

BENEFITS

Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, relaxed dress code, onsite cafeteria, and more.

A TYPICAL DAY | INSPECT + SORT + FOLD + COUNT + MONITOR + ORGANIZE

• Inspect finished garments for correct ink colors, thread colors, logo placement, labels, and general flaws.
• Maintain Lakeshirts quality standards by identifying imperfections and communicating rework needs to the team.
• Sort, count, fold, tag, label, box, and prepare garments by size, color, and garment style for shipping.
• Read work orders and order profiles to make sure every customer account is processed correctly.
• Use computer programs such as Excel, Word, and tablets to access order profiles and garment instructions.
• Operate sewing equipment to sew labels on garments and complete finishing work accurately.
• Organize workflow, keep the work area clean and orderly, and help the team keep production moving.
• Follow safety practices and help resolve safety concerns in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Work actively with others to get the job done and support other duties as assigned.

SKILLS | KEEN EYE FOR DETAIL + METICULOUS + SELF-STARTER

• Sewing machine experience is required .
• High school education is desirable, but not required .
• Basic computer experience required , including Excel, Word, and tablet use.
• Ability to work well in a team, take direction well, and stay reliable and responsible.
• Attention to detail with the ability to spot garment defects and quality concerns.
• Perform repetitive tasks for several hours and stand for 8-10 hours a day.
• Previous production, apparel, quality control, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred, but not required .
• Ability to efficiently lift 30-50 pound boxes.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE

OUR CULTURE is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style . Lakeshirts is one of the largest privately owned screenprint manufacturers in the United States, decorating garments and accessories for resort, college, and K-12 markets. At our Detroit Lakes headquarters, we are powered by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members who bring creativity, teamwork, and pride in quality to everything they do. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. This role requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, and reasoning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONTINUOUSLY: Stands, reaches, lifts and carries under 10 lbs., reaches at shoulder height, and reaches below shoulder height.

FREQUENTLY: P ushes , pulls, twists, lifts and carries 10-24 lbs.

OCCASIONALLY: Walks, sits, balances, bends, lifts and carries 25-50 lbs., and reaches above shoulder height.

NEVER: Climbs, crawls, lifts over 50 lbs., or carries over 50 lbs.

NOTE / DISCLAIMER

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should not be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on business needs. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.

Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.