JUNK Brands · 2 months ago
Production Assistant - Samples
JUNK Brands is a dedicated organization with a passion for all things headwear, committed to creating high-quality products known for their careful attention to detail and craftsmanship. The Production Assistant - Samples will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of products by operating and maintaining various equipment while following detailed instructions.
FashionManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Must follow all safety protocols
Perform routine housekeeping tasks and safety checks
Interprets work orders, paying close attention to all details to ensure product is completed correctly with the highest standard of accuracy and quality and reflects artwork
Use proper tools/supplies for each task to ensure safe working conditions and good quality product. Reports items that need to be replaced
Contribute to quality control by inspecting materials and finished products. Interpret SOPs and only pass good product. Understand what product can be reworked/corrected and what has to be scrapped
Prepares and organizes for production confirming that all order requirements are met
Inspects and prepares all finished product for shipping (QC, Trim, Package)
Able to demonstrate competencies for various machinery / techniques for next level
Understand/communicate PASS v FAIL cap (loose threads, crooked art, etc and bad caps)
Ability to Read PO to match art, cap style, cap color, cap size, cap dim, special instructions, packing instructions
Adhere to safety protocols for assigned equipment and all production areas (ex. Turning off heat guns at break)
Qualification
Required
Upholds the company values: acts with integrity; works together as a team; and treats teammates with respect
Maintains a clean, organized and safety conscious work area
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and work orders (in English). Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with co-workers and/or supervisors
Basic Math: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, work at a fast pace, keep a positive attitude and manage multiple deadlines
Attention to detail
Must be able to work with little absenteeism and available for overtime as needed
Performs other responsibilities that may be assigned
Must be able to stand, sit and/or walk (90% of the day) and occasionally reach, bend, and move inside the facility to move product
Fine motor skills: required using the wrists, hands, and fingers
Vision: Required to have close visual acuity, color vision and depth perception
Able to hear and effectively communicate with peers
Ability to lift/move/pull 10-50 lbs. occasionally throughout day
Moderate noise due to sewing machine operation in a warehouse setting
Extreme temperatures: some assignments are in a building with limited climate control
Must follow all safety protocols
Perform routine housekeeping tasks and safety checks
Interprets work orders, paying close attention to all details to ensure product is completed correctly with the highest standard of accuracy and quality and reflects artwork
Use proper tools/supplies for each task to ensure safe working conditions and good quality product. Reports items that need to be replaced
Contribute to quality control by inspecting materials and finished products. Interpret SOPs and only pass good product. Understand what product can be reworked/corrected and what has to be scrapped
Prepares and organizes for production confirming that all order requirements are met
Inspects and prepares all finished product for shipping (QC, Trim, Package)
Able to demonstrate competencies for various machinery / techniques for next level
Understand/communicate PASS v FAIL cap (loose threads, crooked art, etc and bad caps)
Ability to Read PO to match art, cap style, cap color, cap size, cap dim, special instructions, packing instructions
Adhere to safety protocols for assigned equipment and all production areas (ex. Turning off heat guns at break)
Able to do all duties required of Step 1 Production Support listed above
Should be able to pass a dexterity test, interpret work orders
Machine operator cross trained to use a combination of equipment. Troubleshoots simple machine faults; troubleshoots embroidery defects
Able to demonstrate competencies for various machinery / techniques for next level
Perform regular maintenance and cleaning of machines
Trained in All hat types: Structured, Unstructured, knits, buckets, boonies, golf, straw
Trained in all embroidery types: flat, 3D, 3D Chain stitch, Bean stitch
Able to hoop for front only, front/side, and backs
Develop workstation efficiency
Computer skills – able to adjust inventory, move production through process steps systematically, request additional material if rework is necessary
Possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
Responsible for assisting main line production to meet ship dates
Able to demonstrate competencies for various machinery / techniques at a high level of accuracy
Provides regular feedback and effective training to team for skill development and growth
Monitors flow of production orders for the floor; able to work and notice potential problems in workflow
Coordinates production needs between teams to ensure the proper flow of orders is met in a fair and equitable manner
Assist all areas within their scope
Preferred
High school diploma or general education degree preferred, but not mandatory
Embroidery, sewing and/or digitizing experience desired, but not mandatory
Very Basic computer knowledge helpful; Uses in-house programs (example: Exenta, Quickturn, NetSuite, Shopify)
Company
JUNK Brands
JUNK Brands is specializing in designing, manufacturing & distributing headbands through a complete Omni-channel work environment.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-07-22
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