Dye Machine Operator

3 weeks ago


Detroit Lakes, United States Lakeshirts Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

THERE'S A REASON WE'RE CALLED THE COLOR COMPANY.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Color. It's what we do. We have our very own private dye plant, dyeing more than 100 different stock colors and 3.5 million garments a year.

We're looking for our next great "Mix Master," aka Garment Dye Machine Operator, to help us continue our mission to WOW Our Customers by providing on-trend garments. Under the direction of the Dye Plant Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing and monitoring the dye processes necessary to dye garments. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of garments according to specifications and quality standards.

Schedule Options: Friday - Monday 7a-4p, Friday - Sunday 6a-6p, Saturday - Monday 6a-6p

A Typical Day (job functions) | Lift & Repeat + Follow the Recipe + Create Color

· Operates industrial size dye machines and dryers, capable of handling over 400 garments at one time.

· Following the daily production schedule, retrieve garments from the warehouse to create batches.

· Following standard operating procedures, load machines and create dye solutions to exacting requirements.

· Conduct basic quality checks of each dye lot produced, addressing any off-specification product that might have occurred. Adjust process as necessary or partner with others to resolve.

· Transport dyed garments to drying process, transport from dyeing to post-processing

· Assist others when necessary

· Assist in warehouse staging and restocking garments

· Keep work area clean and orderly, organize area for efficiency

· Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards

· Forklift skills preferred, but not necessary

Skills (qualifications) | Calculating + Following Directions + Self-Motivation

  • High School education desirable, but not required

  • Basic math skills, detail oriented
  • Ability to work well independently and stay on task as well as work together on a small team of other operators
  • Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well
  • Ability to stand for 8-10 hours a day
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

OUR CULTURE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND AND TRULY SETS US APART. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 500 great people, proudly producing 35,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:
Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

Physical Demands:

Position Requirements/Frequency

Never

0%

Occasionally

1%-33%

Frequently

34%-66%

Continuously

67%-100%

Lifts

X

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Carries

X

Pushes

X

Pulls

X

Climbs

X

Balances

X

Bends

X

Twists

X

Crawls

X

Reaches

X

Lifting under 10 lbs.

X

Lifting 10-24 lbs.

X

Lifting 25-50 lbs.

X

Lifting over 50 lbs.

X

Carrying under 10 lbs.

X

Carrying 10-24 lbs.

X

Carrying 25-50 lbs.

X

Carrying over 50 lbs.

X

Reaching above shoulder height

X

Reaching at shoulder height

X

Reaching below shoulder height

X


NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.



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