Operator III

Description

Positions Available: 

• Cycle Counter 
• Lift User

Available Shifts: 

 B: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | Tues - Fri

 D: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |Sat - Tues

 Purpose of Position:· Operator III: May be responsible for the direct embroidery of logos onto garments and perform most responsibilities of an Operator I and II; may be responsible for printing high-quality heat transfers · Warehouse III: May be responsible for cycle counting inventory; may operate PIV’s (powered industrial vehicle) while moving materials; may be assigned to shipping· Capable of operating multiple pieces of specialized equipment in a controlled environment 

Essential Functions:

Operator III - embroidery· Operates multi-head direct embroidery machines to include hooping, set-up, trimming, steaming, and packaging· Using Tracker, can pull down the embroidery instructions and match them to the customer order· Can set up the embroidery machine to operate the necessary number of embroidery heads to meet a balanced flow· Can perform minor operator-maintenance functions safely such as replacing needles, changing thread spools, and releasing stuck garments · May utilize Tracker software

Operator III – DTF/DTT· Operating and maintaining Direct-to-Film (DTF) and Direct Thermal Transfer (DTT) equipment: This includes the printer, powder shaker, and heat press machines.· Artwork preparation: Reviewing and formatting digital design files (often using software like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator) and preparing them for print using specialized RIP software.· Production monitoring and quality control: Loading materials, monitoring the print process to ensure color accuracy and consistency, and inspecting the final product for quality.· Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving printer malfunctions, ink clogging, or film adhesion problems.· Inventory management: Keeping track of consumables like inks, transfer films, and adhesive powders.

Warehouse III· Using handheld devices, can accurately put away, relocate, and pick inventoried items· May safely operate PIV’s while performing other tasks· May QC final packaging for customer and carrier compliance· May call for order routing following individual customer requirements· Operates numerous shipping softwareAll· 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 

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.

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