Full Job Description
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Job Type: Full-Time (M-F, 9am-5pm EST)
- Hire Date: Immediately
What is Threadbird?
We are a full-service printing company specializing in screen-printed apparel. Our tight-knit culture thrives off of hard-working, fun-loving professionals and we're looking to add an amazing Product Sourcing Agent to the team! You’ll be using and honing your skills to help our customers build their tribes through custom merchandise creation and fulfillment at Threadbird, which was named multiple times one of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the country by INC. Magazine.
What You'll Do:
- Efficiently set-up and register jobs up to 16 colors, including burning screens and mixing inks to color-match PMS colors
- Maintain high-quality print standards throughout the shop
- Make sure orders are produced on time and to the required customer specifications
- Exhibit exceptional attention to detail
- Examine work orders to determine estimated printing times, inks needed, and material quantities.
- Review orders to catch any issues before they get to the production floor
- Troubleshoot problems as they arise
- Perform routine adjustments to machinery for optimum speed, registry, and print quality
- Guide the production team in selecting the correct items needed to accomplish each order (correct mesh count, underbases, press settings, etc.) on schedule
- Support the team by performing quality checks and approvals as needed throughout the printing process
- Ensure all safety and work rules and regulations are followed
- Ensure team is performing press clean-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the machines
- Maintain a clean & safe work environment
What You'll Need to be Good At:
- Good communication and problem-solving skills are a must. Process Improvement, Lean or Six Sigma experience is a plus.
- The preferred team member will be an energetic, organized, and dependable individual with the ability to work efficiently and effectively.
- Advanced knowledge of all aspects of screen printing production including setting up/breaking down jobs, burning screens, reclaiming screens, mixing inks, etc.
- Maintains a vast working knowledge of ink types, as well as detailed knowledge of color-matching Pantone colors.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience working with M&R automatic screen printing presses.
- Has established quality-controlled measures in current or previous roles to achieve consistency in the desired outcomes.
- Works effectively with cross-functional teams to establish new products and/or processes when applicable.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop individuals and teams
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Positive attitude & team oriented
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
What We Require:
- Able to be on your feet for up to 8 hours
- Lift boxes 25 lbs to 50lbs.
- Work in a warehouse environment (not climate controlled)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance.
- A creative workspace full of light, energy, and coffee!
- A continual and ongoing education into the best practices of screen printing, garment customization, tribe building, and sales techniques.
- Spontaneous Nerf wars (every other Wednesday).
- Paid time off/sick leave.
- 401K with a 4% company match.
- Paid 12 Holidays.
Required Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Threadbird is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.