August 05, 2022

Production Assistant

SMPLFD Printing Co. is hiring a Production Assistant to join its Detroit-based production team.

The position is very HANDS-ON. It will require intellectual and physical versatility, the ability to assist, cooperate, and follow directions.

Main focus will be on the pre and post production departments; however, there may be times that you assist on press in the production department.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Maintaining quality control by catching & stacking garments at the end of the dryer
  • Heat pressing tags, transfers, and other materials
  • Assisting in the shipping and receiving department
  • Prepping jobs and garments based on the day's schedule
  • Using our digital shop management system to keep track of jobs through the different statuses
  • Greeting customers at the door & loading their orders into their vehicle
  • Inventory management

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in fast-paced work environment
  • Open to nearly all skills and experience. We can and will train you.
  • Prior garment embellishment experience will be a bonus
  • Prior production-based experience will be a bonus
  • Prior color/ink/design experience will be a bonus

SKILLS AND CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Maintain an orderly and clean working area
  • Must be reliable and show up on time for work
  • Strong attention to detail and quality
  • Perform within a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to problem solve and think creatively
  • Physical ability to stand for hours at a time
  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Job Type:

Part-time to full-time potential (20+ hours per week); shop operating hours 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (some weekends may be required).

 TO APPLY:
  • Please email printing@smplfd.com with:
    • Subject: “Production Assistant”
    • Resume
    • 2 Reference contacts
    • Instagram or website link

About SMPLFD:

SMPLFD is a Detroit-based clothing company founded in 2007. SMPLFD is both a streetwear brand and a custom clothing production facility. Located in a recently renovated warehouse space in Detroit's Islandview neighborhood, SMPLFD specialize in screen printing, embroidery, and graphic design to produce custom wearables and accessories for their brand and for clientele.