Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Kansas City, MO 64111
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: WarehouseOrganizational Profile
At GOEX, we believe in doing better in everything we do—because it starts with people better. 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.
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.

Position Summary
The GOEX Print Shop Assistant plays a key support role within the production team, working closely with the Print Production Manager and press operators to ensure efficient, high-quality output. This position is responsible for preparing materials, supporting press setup and breakdown, maintaining organized and clean workspaces, and monitoring production runs to help maximize productivity. The Printers’ Assistant contributes to a smooth production workflow by assisting with screen preparation, ink mixing, equipment cleaning, and quality checks, while stepping in as needed to support shirt catching and other assigned duties. This role requires attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative approach to meet daily production goals.
Your Responsibilities Include
- Assist with screen prep as needed.
- Prepare/Procure ink for each job to include custom mixing when necessary
- Aid press operators in set up and tear down of jobs
- Scrape screens and clean squeegees
- Keep press areas clean and organized
- Keep ink room clean and organized
- Help monitor jobs while running checking ink and watching for problems
- Offload or catch shirts when all other duties are complete or as assigned
- Performs other job duties as assigned.

QualificationsKnowledge and Skills, You Bring to the Organization
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence, customer service, and teamwork in a production-driven environment.
- Previous experience working in a screen print shop is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain quality standards throughout the production process.
- Self-starter who requires minimal supervision proactively identifies ways to assist and contribute without needing constant direction.
- Diligent and dependable, consistently completing tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with associates at all levels of the organization.
- Prioritizes the best interest of the team, organization, and overall vision over individual preferences.
- Adapts quickly to changing priorities and production needs, while continuously seeking opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.
- Accepts responsibility for actions, projects, and results, showing accountability in daily work.
- Willingly ask questions when clarification is needed and takes initiative to seek out answers.
- Demonstrates commitment to alignment with GOEX’s mission and values.
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 (e.g., pallet jacks, carts, etc.)
- 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.
GO Project GOEX associates are at-will employees.
www.goproject.org