Team Lead - DTG - 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday - 4x10)

Printful is an on-demand printing and fulfillment company that helps people turn their ideas into brands and products. We fulfill and ship custom clothing, accessories, and home & living items for online businesses. Since its founding in 2013, Printful has scaled to a vast team of experts across fulfillment centers worldwide and has become the first company with Latvian roots to reach unicorn status (valued at over $1B).

Working at Printful is exciting and challenging. We try to improve our skills and learn something new every day. We value integrity, initiative, and respectful, transparent relationships that allow us to grow as individuals, teams, and a company. 

At Printful, we stand for an inclusive, accepting, and welcoming space for everyone and strive to foster an environment of diversity and a sense of belonging. 

Build your career with friendly and passionate people who never forget to have fun along the way. 

At Printful, we strive for quality in all we do, and our Warehousing and Fulfillment Teams play an important part in achieving that goal. That’s why we’re looking for a Team Lead to join our direct-to-garment (DTG) printing team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the DTG Shift Lead to help them manage the team and assist in all major responsibilities.

You’ll also need an understanding of DTG printing technology, a method that prints ink directly on clothing to produce a high-quality and vibrant product in a more sustainable way. Prior experience is a plus, but what matters most is a willingness to learn. We’ll provide you with on-the-job training for the machinery you’ll be working with.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Assisting the DTG Machine Operators with mechanical or technological issues and reporting any recurring errors to the Production Supervisor or Machine Technicians

• Overseeing the safety of your team by ensuring that all members are following the safety procedures and Standard Operating Protocol

• Checking in with team members to make sure they’re meeting production goals and understanding priorities

• Completing end-of-shift checks to oversee that your team leaves their workstations in top condition for the next shift

• Helping your team resolve scheduling issues and giving members access to clock in and out

• Ensuring that Machine Operators have what they need to succeed including needed materials and accurate printing parameters

• Stepping in where you’re needed with tasks like operating the DTG machinery and performing quality checks to fill production gaps and keep your team on track

• Filling in for the Shift Lead when necessary and performing other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring:
 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

• 1+ years relevant work experience

Having the following will be an advantage:
 

• Technical post-secondary studies diploma or Bachelor’s degree 

• 3–5+ years experience in the printing industry or in a warehouse setting

In this role, we’ll expect you to:
 

• Establish and maintain working relationships with your team

• Demonstrate leadership abilities 

• Multi-task, manage your time efficiently, and meet deadlines

• Have an analytical, logical approach to problem-solving

• Be accurate, detail-oriented, and focused

• Be punctual, reliable, and accountable

• Be good at working with your hands

• Have the physical ability to lift 50 lb.

• Be able to stand for long periods of time

What we offer:
 

• Competitive pay and benefits: health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401k with company match

• Free coffee and snacks

• Personal and professional growth opportunities