Production Assistant - Samples

Overview

Outdoor Cap and JUNK Brands is a dedicated organization with a passion for headwear. We focus on high-quality products built with careful attention to detail and craftsmanship. We are seeking skilled individuals to join our team and contribute to the creation of premium products.

As an essential team member, you will help ensure efficient and high-quality production. You will operate and maintain equipment such as measuring tools, heat guns, embroidery and sewing tools, and sewing machines. To succeed, you should follow detailed instructions and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

• 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 understand instructions, short correspondence and work orders (in English). Ability to effectively present information one-on-one with co-workers and/or supervisors.
• Basic Math: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure using whole numbers, 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, maintain a positive attitude and manage multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work with minimal absenteeism and be available for overtime as needed.
• Performs other responsibilities that may be assigned.

• High school diploma or GED 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: 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 the day.
• Moderate noise due to sewing machine operation in a warehouse setting.
• Extreme temperatures: some assignments are in a building with limited climate control.

OC – QC/Trim, Blocker

As a Grade 1 Production Support at Outdoor Cap, you will play a vital role in supporting the embroidery decoration team. Your responsibilities include trimming hats, quality control of embroidered hats, blocking hats, packing finished hats, and organizing the 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.

• Step 1:
  Proficiency QC/Trim & Blocking Machine
• Step 2:
  Intermediate QC/Trim + Blocking Machine and Shipping Assistant
• Step 3:
  Advanced QC/Trim, Blocking;
  Shipping Assistant; can sign off Operator Preproduction Samples and pull art
• Step 4:
  Production Step 3 with cross-training to Samples; cross-trained in all Samples Step 3 above

• Must follow all safety protocols.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks and safety checks.
• Interpret work orders with attention to details to ensure high quality and accurate artwork.
• Use proper tools for each task to ensure safe conditions and good quality; report items needing replacement.
• Contribute to quality control by inspecting materials and finished products. Interpret SOPs; determine pass, rework, or scrap.
• Prepare and organize for production; confirm all order requirements are met.
• Inspect and prepare finished product for shipping (QC, trim, package).
• Demonstrate competencies for various machinery/techniques for next level.
• Understand PASS v FAIL criteria for caps (e.g., loose threads, crooked art).
• Read POs to match art, cap style, color, size, dimensions, and packing instructions.
• Adhere to safety protocols for assigned equipment and all production areas.

OC – Embroidery Machine Operator

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