Job Description

CUSTOM-DESIGNED APPAREL. PULL IT, PRINT IT, STICKER IT. WE DO IT ALL.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This position is responsible for overall supervision, assigning workload and maintaining daily work flow and productivity for our weekend production crew in our Inventory Department.

The perfect candidate will possess a strong continuous improvement mindset- always looking for the most efficient and effective way to ensure our processes are running smoothly and our staff is utilizing their time management skills to the extreme.

Schedule: Friday-Monday, 6am-4pm or open to other options

A Typical Day (job functions) | Assign Workflow + Coordinate Training + Initiate Tasks

• Assign daily workflow to the Inventory Team
• Ensure team members are appropriately trained in the areas of job responsibility, safety, and company policy
• Motivate all team members to achieve personal and department success
• Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality, keeping Workday updated, and processing bi-weekly payroll sign-off procedures
• Conducts weekly check-ins with the team and assesses performance/attendance
• Conduct 90-day reviews, quarterly performance and yearly increase reviews with employees
• Manage and direct daily priorities
• Understands and utilizes production reports and work orders to organize and manage priorities
• Requesting help from other areas to meet goals
• Maintain Lakeshirts' acceptable standard of quality per garment.
• Communicate with, or walk to, inventory department to gather replacement garments as needed
• Check orders for accuracy by comparing picked items to customer order and ensure graphic is correct
• Maintain Lakeshirts' goals in the area of garments per employee hour, on-time percentages and error rate
• Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
• Works actively with others in the department and company to achieve positive results
• Reports errors/issues to the Inventory Supervisor
• Organizes orders of garments and production workflow for production teams to maintain team goals
• Follows the 6S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain and Safety
• Initiate daily tasks of finding and locating orders and unloading pallets as needed
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs continuously
• Other duties as assigned, including special projects

Skills (qualifications) | Assess Needs + Prioritize + Leadership + Effective Communication

• High school education or GED required
• Supervisory background experience required
• Must have strong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to get results through the team
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), problem resolution, sound judgment, pro-active, people-oriented, flexible, organized, diplomatic, strong listening skills, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous and result oriented
• Hours must be flexible according to workloads
• Must be highly organized with ability to work with deadlines and changing priorities
• Ability to work well independently and as 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 at least 10 hours a day
• Previous production experience strongly preferred
• Microsoft Word, Doc and Excel knowledge required
• Train the Trainer Program completion preferred but not required
• Accuracy is required, must understand order form and be able to count
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment
• Must be self-directed & self-motivated
• Knowledge of MS Office products: Excel, Word, etc.
• Ability to be on your feet 8-10 hrs/day

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 win, you win
• Retirement Planning | Free Money? Yes, Please!: Our 401(k) program helps you plan for the future
• Onsite Perks |Get in my Belly: At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria
• Dogs @ Work| Yes. It's A ThingAnd It's Pawsome: Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better
• Relaxed Dress Code | Wear What Makes You Feel Your Best: Whether it's jeans, tees, and flip flops- we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you & your family well-stocked
• Flexible Work Schedules | Full Time, Part Time & Everything In Between: Because we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Unique Culture | That Is Priceless: We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t-shirt, a hat, and some cool socks

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.