Apparel Production Operator

Job Overview

The Apparel Production Operator supports daily apparel production and customization operations in a fast‑paced environment. This role is responsible for assisting with garment preparation, customization, quality inspection, packaging, and material handling to ensure customer orders are completed accurately, efficiently, safely, and on time. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail‑oriented, team‑oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Assist with daily apparel production and customization activities based on production schedules and workflow priorities.
• Prepare garments and materials for printing, customization, finishing, packaging, and shipment.
• Operate basic production equipment and tools in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
• Support customization processes including heat transfer, DTF printing support, labeling, tagging, folding, and packaging activities.
• Follow work instructions, production specifications, and quality requirements to ensure accurate order completion.
• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring attention to detail and product accuracy.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, maintenance and organization of production workstations and materials.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, team leads, and team members to meet daily production goals.

• Perform daily startup and shutdown procedures.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and cleaning.
• Monitor machine performance and notify supervisor of abnormalities.
• Maintain production logs for equipment usage and maintenance.

• Inspect garments and finished products for defects, print alignment, color consistency, sizing accuracy, and overall product quality.
• Report quality concerns, damaged materials, or production issues to leadership promptly.
• Ensure customer specifications and company quality standards are consistently followed.
• Support rework, relabeling, or correction activities as needed.

• Move, organize, sort, and stage apparel, supplies, and production materials throughout the work area.
• Assist with inventory counts and material tracking as assigned.
• Maintain organized storage areas and follow inventory control procedures.
• Minimize material waste through proper handling and efficient work practices.
• Load and unload inventory on and off racks, pallets, skids, conveyors, and lifting devices.
• Use the warehouse management system to locate, scan, and pull inventory.
• Document put‑away and task information to assure proper tracking and inventory information is completed.
• Read production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, and requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Move materials from receiving and storage areas to shipping or other designated areas.
• Sort materials onto racks, shelves, or into bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Assist shipping, receiving, loading, and unloading trucks.

• Pieces per hour
• First‑pass quality
• Rework percentage
• On‑time completion
• Scrap rate

• Follow all company safety procedures, operational standards, and workplace policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Properly use personal protective equipment and production tools as required.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, or equipment concerns to leadership.
• Perform routine inspection on equipment and refer needed repairs to supervisor.

• Communicate professionally and effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Support teamwork by assisting coworkers and contributing to a positive and respectful workplace culture.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting various…