Embroidery Operator - 1st Shift at Medline Industries, Inc. in Lithia Springs, Georgia

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:The Embroidery Operator works with garments, other cloth materials, and an embroidery machine single and multi-head embroidery machines products for our customers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for operating single and multi-head embroidery machines daily


• Stage, hoop and load product onto embroidery machines


• Reads and understands embroidery instructions to determine item type, location and thread colors of embroidery designs


• Process garments, which includes cutting away backing and extra threading, steaming garments and moving garments to and from different work stations


• Examine completed work to detect product defects and/or quality issues


• Prepare garments for quality inspection and folding


• Routine organizing and cleaning of work stations, including lint control and shop vacuum


• Position requires the ability and willingness to work on production floor at all work stations "as needed"


• Ensures that daily/weekly/monthly targets are met for quality, productivity, down time and lead time


• Communicate with Embroidery Supervisor to reorder materials and supplies


• Cooperate and share information with team members

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must have basic computer skills
• Needle threading capability, sewing or alterations experience is a plus
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work within a team