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Doghouse -- Folder Day Shift

Lakeshirts
Detroit Lakes, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jan 2025
💰 $30,000/yr

About the role

WE ARE THE COLOR COMPANY | ALL THE LATEST TRENDS. EARTH-FRIENDLY & ORGANIC

THE OPPORTUNITY: Under the direction of the Doghouse Supervisor, this position is responsible for folding, quality inspection of dyed garments, and communicating with team members.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm (Day)

A Typical Day (job functions) | Fold + Inspect + Organize + Repeat

  • Folding and quality inspection of garments. Requires turning shirts right-side out, inspecting the front, back, sleeves and seams of each garment
  • Knowledge of Doghouse Dyeworks' acceptable standards of quality per garment; understanding manufacturing defects (hole/thread pull/missing button) and difference between spots and what is inherent to the dye process
  • Notify immediate supervisor of any problems concerning color, consistency or spotting on the garments
  • Pull defective garments from dye load as folding. All defective garments are to be labeled, folded and accounted for on the load sheet as the end of each load and taken to appropriate defect area
  • Read work profiles, change job status code on computer
  • Lift up to 40 lbs throughout the day
  • Follows the 6S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain & Safety
  • Uses communication device (rotating schedule) to deliver necessary garment(s) to production as needed
  • Other duties as assigned, including special projects

Skills (qualifications) | Detail-Oriented + Keen Eye + Meticulous

  • High school education desirable, but not required
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well
  • Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours
  • Ability to be stand for 8-10 hours a day
  • Previous production experience preferred, but not required
  • Microsoft Word/Excel experience preferred

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART. Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT & SO IS WORK! Here's what you can expect when you join the Lakeshirts team:

  • Compensation| Work Hard. Get Rewarded: Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents, and contributions. You are not just a number-your success, ideas, and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
  • Insurance Benefits | We've Got You Covered: From health and life insurance to voluntary benefits like dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and critical illness & accident coverage, we've got you covered; benefits kick in the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
  • Paid Time Off |Life Outside of Work: Enjoy up to 22 paid days off during the first year because we know life happens outside of work & we want you to be able to enjoy
  • Profit Sharing | If We're Profitable. You're Profitable: When we

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