BRINGING ART + GARMENTS TO LIFE.Available Positions: Screenprint Machine Operator | Day Shift - Schedule M - F 8a - 4pScreenprint Machine Operator | Night Shift - Schedule M - Th 4p -2aEmbroidery Machine Operator | Day Shift - Schedule M - F 8a - 4pEmbroidery Machine Operator | Night Shift - Schedule M - Th 4p - 2aFollow this link to see what our screenprint department does! Follow this link to see what our embroidery department does! SCREENPRINT MACHINE OPERATOR:THE OPPORTUNITY: Under the direction of the Screenprint Supervisor and Trainer, this position is responsible for processing screenprint orders through preparing garments, applying inks through use of screenprint press, and making quality adjustments as necessary. This position will lead the Unloader and provide first steps in quality control. The operator is responsible for changing screens and setting up/cleaning ink for specific orders, and operating the screenprint press to produce the best t-shirts in the biz. The operator will help verify garment quality and ink design to achieve company standards, and will wow our customers by meeting department and company goals. A Typical Day (job functions) | Operate + Unload + Analyze + Verify + Repeat
- Analyze orders to confirm design, ink colors and placement
- Set up and operate screenprint machine; adjusting rotation, speed, pressure, and registration to achieve desired print quality
- Change/clean screens and ink for specific orders
- Unload shirts from platen
- Verify quality of clothing and ink design
- Change screens and ink for specific orders
- Follow company standards and work to achieve department goals
- Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
- Works actively with others to get the job done
- Other duties as assigned
Skills (qualifications) | Self-Motivated + Detail-Oriented + TEAM Player
- High school education desirable, but not required
- Tablet or computer experience preferred
- Ability to work well in a team
- Detail oriented and self-motivated
- Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours
- Ability to be stand for 8-10 hours a day
- Previous production experience preferred, but not required
EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR:THE OPPORTUNITY: Under the direction of the Embroidery Lead, this position is responsible for processing embroidery orders by preparing garments, running an embroidery and laser machine, and making quality adjustments as necessary. They will also be picking inventory for orders as well as performing quality control on each garment, to include: folding, labeling, boxing and counting garments, as well as recording styles and quantities of garments produced.A Typical Day (job functions) | Analyze + Operate + Quality Control + Repeat
- Analyze orders to identify design and determine thread colors
- Change embroidery machine threads, including threading needles
- Attach hoops to the garments
- Access order specifications through computer spreadsheets
- Navigate through computer programs to process garment order on embroidery and/or laser machine
- Operate embroidery machine computer and laser machine
- Verify quality and quantity of the clothing and embroidery
- Maintain Zephyr & Lakeshirts acceptable standard of quality per garment
- Communicate with, or walk to, inventory area to gather replacement garments as needed
- Keep work area clean and orderly
- Organize work flow
- Follow safety practices. Identify problems and work to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
- Work actively with others to get the job done
- Other duties as assigned
Skills (qualifications) | Reliability + Motivation + Goal-Driven + Attention to Detail
- High school education desirable, but not required.
- Positive attitude & self-motivated
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well.
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours.
- Ability to be stand for 8-10 hours a day.
- Previous production or sewing experience preferred, but not required.
- Microsoft Word, Doc and Excel experience preferred.
OUR CULTURE is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 900 great people, proudly producing 45,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. 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. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.Physical Demands:Position Requirements/FrequencyNever0%Occasionally1%-33%Frequently34%-66%Continuously67%-100%Lifts X Stand XWalk XSitX Carries X Pushes X Pulls X ClimbsX Balances X Bends X Twists X CrawlsX Reaches XLifting under 10 lbs. XLifting 10-24 lbs. X Lifting 25-50 lbs. X Lifting over 50 lbs. X Carrying under 10 lbs. XCarrying 10-24 lbs. X Carrying 25-50 lbs. X Carrying over 50 lbs. X Reaching above shoulder height X Reaching at shoulder height XReaching below shoulder height XNOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employme