Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Kansas City, MO 64111 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Design

Organizational Profile

At GOEX, we believe in doing better in everything we do—because better starts with people. Our commitment begins with fair pay: we ensure that every worker in our supply chain earns a living wage. On average, one worker earning a fair wage supports six family members, creating ripple effects that strengthen families and communities. By choosing GOEX, you are supporting fair wage jobs that liberate workers from poverty and empower them to thrive at home and in their communities.

But better pay is only part of the story. Better starts with better standards. GOEX is proud to be among the elite few who have passed the Fair-Trade Federation’s (FTF) rigorous screening, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to ethical production, transparency, and respect for human dignity.

Candidate Profile

You are passionate about using commerce as a force for good. You believe that every worker—no matter where they live—deserves fair pay, safe working conditions, and the opportunity to support their families. You are driven by the idea that ethical business practices can strengthen families, empower communities, and break cycles of poverty.

What Drives You

• You are motivated by the impact of fair wages: knowing that one worker can support six family members inspires you to ensure that your decisions honor and protect that responsibility.

• You are committed to continuous improvement, always seeking better ways to operate, to produce, and to uplift communities.

• You understand that better pay, better standards, and better practices go hand in hand, and you are excited to be part of an organization that holds itself to the highest Fair Trade Federation standards.

• You want to be part of a team that shows the world that commerce can be transformational. Your work contributes to a vision where workers are compensated, families thrive, and communities are empowered. Through GOEX, you help create a system where better pay, better standards, and better practices are not optional—they are the foundation of meaningful impact.

Embroidery and Heat Press Operator - GOEX Warehouse: Kansas City, MO

In this part-time role, you are passionate about using ethical commerce to strengthen families and empower communities. You understand that fair wages, safe working conditions, and responsible business practices can transform lives—helping workers provide for their families and thrive in their communities. Your strengths in embroidery and design—combined with your ability to oversee embroidery machines—allow you to advance GOEX’s mission: creating products that uphold dignity, fairness, and opportunity while delivering excellence to customers.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Operate embroidery machines to produce accurate, high-quality designs

• Set up, monitor, and maintain embroidery machines, including thread changes and basic troubleshooting

• Operate a heat press for apparel and accessory decoration

• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning

• Follow production schedules and meet deadlines

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

• Communicate any equipment issues or supply needs to leadership

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills, You Bring to the Organization

• Resident of Kansas City, MO

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in embroidery / apparel

• Previous experience with Melco embroidery machines and heat press equipment preferred

• Proficient with Melco commercial embroidery machines. Knowledge of Hotronix heat presses.

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

• Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the workday.

• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment, including exposure to varying temperatures and humidity.

• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment: Melco commercial machines and Hotronix heat presses.

• Manual dexterity to handle products and materials with accuracy and care.

The above description is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a focused list of priorities. Success provides the opportunity to not only build a career but also bring much-needed support and care to local children and families in crisis across the United States. Successful candidates, like all GOEX employees, are expected to live and work consistent with GO’s vision, mission, and values.

GOEX Project offers a competitive benefits package for full-time positions (30+ hours per week) including health, dental, vision and employer paid life insurance, retirement savings and generous PTO plan and a highly competitive, market-indexed compensation when compared to similar non-profit roles. Compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and experience. The Global Orphan Project is a 501c3 nonprofit located at 3161 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64111.