Production Assistant - Samples

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Outdoor Cap and JUNK Brands is a dedicated organization with a passion for all things headwear. Committed to creating high-quality products known for our careful attention to detail and craftsmanship. We are seeking a skilled Individuals to join our team and contribute to the creation of our premium.

• Upholds the company values: acts with integrity; works together as a team; and treats teammates with respect.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safety conscious work area .
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and work orders (in English). Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with co‑workers and/or supervisors.
• Basic Math: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one‑or two‑step instructions.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, work at a fast pace, keep a positive attitude and manage multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work with little absenteeism and available for overtime as needed.
• Performs other responsibilities that may be assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree preferred, but not mandatory.
• Embroidery, sewing and/or digitizing experience desired, but not mandatory.
• Very Basic computer knowledge helpful;
  Uses in‑house programs (example: Exenta, Quickturn, Net Suite, Shopify)

• Must be able to stand, sit and/or walk (90% of the day) and occasionally reach, bend, and move inside the facility to move product.
• Fine motor skills: required using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Vision:
  Required to have close visual acuity, color vision and depth perception
• Able to hear and effectively communicate with peers.
• Ability to lift/move/pull 10-50 lbs. occasionally throughout day.
• Moderate noise due to sewing machine operation in a warehouse setting.
• Extreme temperatures: some assignments are in a building with limited climate control.

As a Grade 1 Production Support at Outdoor Cap, you will play a vital role in supporting the embroidery decoration team. Your responsibilities will include trimming hats, quality control of embroidered hats, blocking hats, packing finished hats, and organizing workstation. Grade 1 Production Support can increase earning potential by gaining skills from Step 1 to Step 3 and/or advancing to Grade 2 Machine Operator.

• Must follow all safety protocols
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks and safety checks.
• Interprets work orders, paying close attention to all details to ensure product is completed correctly with the highest standard of accuracy and quality and reflects artwork.
• Use proper tools/supplies for each task to ensure safe working conditions and good quality product. Reports items that need to be replaced
• Contribute to quality control by inspecting materials and finished products. Interpret SOPs and only pass good product. Understand what product can be reworked/corrected and what has to be scrapped.
• Prepares and organizes for production confirming that all order requirements are met.
• Inspects and prepares all finished product for shipping (QC, Trim, Package)
• Able to demonstrate competencies for various machinery / techniques for next level.
• Understand/communicate PASS v FAIL cap (loose threads, crooked art, etc and bad caps)
• Ability to Read PO to match art, cap style, cap color, cap size, cap dim, special instructions, packing instructions
• Adhere to safety protocols for assigned equipment and all production areas (ex. Turning off heat guns at break)

As a Grade 2 Machine Operator at Outdoor Cap and JUNK, you will be responsible for operating embroidery machines to decorate various products. You will follow detailed instructions to ensure efficient and high-quality production. Grade 2 Machine Operator can increase earning potential by gaining skills from Step 1 to Step 5 and/or advancing to Grade 4 Production Assistant.