Production Positions Day Shift & Night Shift - Lakeshirts

PRODUCTION POSITIONS:

Production positions available:

Screenprint Puller I Day Shift – M – F, 8a – 4p

Screenprint Quality Control I Night Shift – M – Th, 4p – 2a

Screenprint Kitter I Night Shift – M – Th, 4p – 2a

Screenprint Value Stream (SVS) I Day Shift – M – F, 8a – 4p

Screenprint Value Stream (SVS) I Night Shift – M – Th, 4p – 2a

To learn more about our Screenprint Department and what our QC's do go to:

https://tinyurl.com/LSScreenprint

To learn more about our Screenprint Value Stream Department go to:

https://tinyurl.com/LSScreenValueStream

SCREENPRINT PULLING: TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Screenprint Supervisor and Machine Operator, this position supports the Machine Operator, by removing and/or replacing printed shirts/garments. Responsible for helping with processing screen print orders through preparing garments, applying inks through use of screen print press, and making quality adjustments as necessary. Help to analyze orders to identify design and determine ink colors. Change screens and ink for specific orders with guidance from Machine Operator. Fold and box shirts, count garments, write on work orders and clean used screens as needed.

A Typical Day (job functions) | Sort + Assist + Pull + Monitor + Organize

• Unload shirts from platen
• Provides and supports machine operator as needed
• Analyze orders to identify design and determine ink colors
• Verify quality of clothing and ink design
• Change screens and ink for specific orders
• 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

QUALITY CONTORL: WHERE ATTENTOIN TO DETA IL IS A MUTS

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and Lead, this position is accountable for monitoring and ensuring quality control for all garments produced. Communicate with team members when garments are imperfect and need to be redone. Fold, tag, box and count garments, record styles and quantities of garments produced and prepare them for high post production or shipping.

A Typical Day (job functions) | Inspect + Sort + Fold + Count + Monitor + Organize

• Inspect all garments for correct ink/thread colors, proper logo placement, labels and general flaws
• Communicate with, or walk to, inventory department to gather garments needed.
• Trim loose threads, trim backing, and coloring threads
• Maintain Lakeshirts acceptable standard of quality per garment
• Sort, count and fold garments by size/color/garment style and prepare them for shipping
• Read and understand work orders and profiles to ensure each account is processed correctly
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Organize work flow
• 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

KITTING, NOT KITTEN. REMEMBER, WE'RE DOG PEOPLE. BUT CATS ARE OK.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Screenprint Supervisor, this position is responsible for gathering garments and screens for individual orders and 'kitting' them to Screenprint Machine Operators. This position includes unboxes garments that were pulled from Inventory, and verifying screens associated with order, then using Lakeshirts systems to ensure each machine has the appropriate workflow. The Kitter helps determine workflow for machine operators, and is accountable for all rush orders that arise.

A Typical Day (job functions) | Gather + Organize + Kitt Work to the Flow

• Pair garments with associated screens for each customer order
• Deliver orders to machine operators
• Adjust daily workflow, according to supervisor's instructions
• Communicate effectively with other departments, as needed
• Rotate and work in areas as needed
• 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

SVS: PREPARE SCREENS TO BE DECORATED WITH THE BEST ARTWORK IN THE BIZ.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and Lead, this position is responsible for floating positions, as part of the Screen Value Steam process. These include: Screen Stretching, Coating, Burnroom Operator, Sprayout, Washroom. SVS team members provide the first crucial steps in the screenprint process.

SCREEN VALUE STREAM (SVS) = WHERE THE SCREENPRINT PROCESS STARTS

A Typical Day (job functions) | Stretch + Coat + Wash | Repeat

• Cutting & assembling mesh to be stretched on screens; understanding of mesh tension
• Running a pneumatic impact gun over a long period of time
• Verifying quality of screens and framing- find & fix flaws as needed
• Coating of screens
• Operate Direct to Screen Machine to 'burn' image into screen
• Sprayout screens to get ready for sending to screenprint
• Washout screens, including pulling tape and fixing screens, if broken
• Rotate and work in areas as needed.
• 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

Production Position Skills (qualifications)

• High school education desirable, but not required
• Basic computer experience required-excel, word, tablet
• Ability to work well in a team
• Must be able to read and problem solve
• Organization, with a solid understanding of efficient processes
• Ability to work well in a team and think independently
• 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

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 550 great people, proudly producing 35,000+ 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:

NOTE: 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 employment.