Description

· Operator I: May be responsible for verifying the quality and packaging of licensed and unlicensed garments for shipping. 

·  Potential Job Titles:

• Thread Putaway

• Production QC

• Grid Sorter

• Unloader

· Capable of safely and properly operating multiple pieces of specialized equipment in a controlled environment

Essential Functions:

May be assigned to Heat Seal, Embroidery, DTF, or other areas as business needs require. These are a few of the tasks an Operator I may be required to perform. This list is not all inclusive and responsibilities may change as the needs of the business dictate

· Operates shipping stations using shipping software

· Inspect embroidered items for accuracy, consistency, and quality according to specifications

· Check for defects such as misalignment, skipped stitches, thread breaks, color errors, puckering, or incorrect placement

· Inspect heat-sealed patches on products to ensure proper adhesion, placement, and alignment according to specifications

· Check for seal integrity, bubbles, wrinkles, misalignment, incomplete adhesion, or other defects

· Properly tags and labels the garment, packages, and ships the order per customer order

· Sort incoming and outgoing products accurately into designated grid locations based on recipes or tape numbers, pick lists, order numbers, or system instructions

· Scan or verify items using handheld scanners, RF devices, or WMS systems to confirm correct placement

· Ensure each grid location contains the correct items, quantities, and order information

· May assist in printing and trimming DTF/DTT logos

· Returns and organizes thread spools by color, type, size, or material according to production or inventory specifications

· Inspect threads for quality issues such as knots, frays, or inconsistencies

· Notifies VSM/VSS of any concerns regarding all HR, Safety, and Security work policies, specific work instructions, and quality system requirements.

· Behave, speak, and treat others in a respectful manner while supporting workflow.

· Participate in kaizen or improvement project teams 

Other Non-essential Functions:

· Other duties as assigned.

· As job responsibilities evolve

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical equipment, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: eye protection, gloves, face shields, and protective shoes. Contact lenses are allowed in all areas.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

External hiring into this position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.

Antigua Apparel is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes such as collective bargaining, or compensation.

Requirements

Education, Background and Skill Requirements

· High School diploma or equivalent· Strong attention to detail and an eye for color management· Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage time effectively.· Focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction· Strong team player. · Good oral communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with a variety of people at various technical and management levels ENVIRONMENT: Production and Warehouse

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to stand/or sit. The employee constantly uses hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is constantly required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, reach and talk, hear, and smell.The employee must constantly lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds and/or frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 60 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.