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:

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

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:

Position Requirements/Frequency	Never 0%	Occasionally 1%-33%	Frequently 34%-66%	Continuously 67%-100%
Lifts	X
Stand	X
Walk	X
Sit	X
Carries	X
Pushes	X
Pulls	X
Climbs	X
Balances	X
Bends	X
Twists	X
Crawls	X
Reaches	X
Lifting under 10 lbs.	X
Lifting 10-24 lbs.	X
Lifting 25-50 lbs.	X
Lifting over 50 lbs.	X
Carrying under 10 lbs.	X
Carrying 10-24 lbs.	X
Carrying 25-50 lbs.	X
Carrying over 50 lbs.	X
Reaching above shoulder height	X
Reaching at shoulder height	X
Reaching below shoulder height	X

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.

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