Finisher/Packager/Apparel Inspector

Apparel Inspector / Order Packaging/Finishing
Apparel Inspector/Order Packaging

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Summary

Receives, inspects, folds, and counts printed garments from end of conveyor at completion of drying cycle. Responsible for accurate counting and packaging of completed jobs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses production software to check daily production schedule to maintain efficiency throughout the work day and meet order due dates.
• Receives job order and count sheets.
• Routinely checks dryer temperature setting, and confirms with temperature indicator tape and/or heat gun thermometer.
• Receive first printed garment of production run and inspect for dryness, crocking and/or cure of ink deposit. Gets approval for production run and informs press operator of production approval.
• By approved sample, receives and compares production run garments, checking for variations in print placement, color registration, or incomplete drying.
• Fold and record numbers of garments on count sheet. Inform press operator or screen printer of misprints.
• Verify final count of sizes in production run, including misprint replacements and any required overruns.
• Complete count sheets for each production order.
• Obtains and sorts printed product.
• Separates apparel to assist in online orders.
• Responsible for combining orders and marking production finished in the folding section.
• Marks completed jobs shipped and places order in appropriate area.
• Verifies quantity to be packed from customer order.
• Selects proper size carton for packaging finished goods.
• Adds marketing materials to boxes before shipping.
• Operates and maintains packaging equipment necessary to pack merchandise.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of the packaging process.
• Assists, as determined by supervisor, in other areas of the production building( e.g. assisting finishing department, staging, cleaning, etc…).
• On occasion, must work on-site events.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to management, outside resources, and other employees of the organization.

Mathmatical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations.

Physical Demands

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Some independent travel may be required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saginaw, MI 48603 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15