Operator III

Positions Available

• Cycle Counter
• Lift User

• B: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | Tues - Fri
• D: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | Sat - Tues

• Operator III: may be responsible for 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 powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) while moving materials; may be assigned to shipping.
• Capable of operating multiple pieces of specialized equipment in a controlled environment.

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

• Operates and maintains Direct‑to‑Film (DTF) and Direct Thermal Transfer (DTT) equipment: printer, powder shaker, and heat press machines.
• Prepares artwork by reviewing and formatting digital design files (Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator) and preparing them for print using specialized RIP software.
• Monitors production and quality control: loads materials, monitors the print process to ensure color accuracy and consistency, and inspects the final product.
• Troubleshoots: identifies and resolves printer malfunctions, ink clogging, or film adhesion problems.
• Manages inventory of consumables such as inks, transfer films, and adhesive powders.

• Uses handheld devices to accurately put away, relocate, and pick inventoried items.
• Safely operates PIVs while performing other tasks.
• Performs QC on final packaging for customer and carrier compliance.
• Calls for order routing following individual customer requirements.
• Operates various shipping software.
• Notifies VSM/VSS of any concerns regarding HR, safety, security policies, work instructions, and quality system requirements.
• Behaves, speaks, and treats others respectfully while supporting workflow.
• Participates in kaizen or improvement project teams.

• Other duties as assigned, as job responsibilities evolve.

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; rarely required to stand or sit. The employee constantly uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee constantly requires walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, squatting, turning, twisting, reaching, talking, hearing, and smelling.

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.

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.

External hiring into this position may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and possible credit history review.

Antigua Apparel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 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.