Embroidery Machine Operator

Talbot Marketing is a leader in the Canadian promotional products industry. Talbot has been recognized as a “Best Company to work for” because we continue to invest, innovate and bring meaningful value to the work of all our Associates.

We aspire to become a company where our employees and clients are proud to call themselves a part of the Talbot Marketing family. Our corporate values include: to improve the lives of all those around us, operate with integrity, embrace diversity, make it fun and earn a fair profit

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Embroidery division working afternoons with the opportunity to work weekends. Experience in embroidery is not needed Nice position for anyone interested in learning something new. We will train someone that fits into our culture and work environment. Training would be done during the day with our day shift and then you will be moved to the afternoon shifts.

If you do have experience - great

The pay range for this position is: $18.00 to $20.00 depending on qualifications/experience. We do offer an amazing benefit package - including 2 retirement programs with company contributions, company paid health & dental benefits and an employee assistance program. Employee sick days and vacation time above ESA standards.

This position will be responsible to create customized clothing, promotional products, etc using an embroidery machine.

**Duties**
- Accurately pick, process and package orders, according to work order instructions
- Responsible for setup of embroidery machine
- Day-to-day operations of garment processing, including folding, steaming, trimming and repackaging
- Capability to trouble shoot design issues
- Run samples for approval before processing entire order
- Thread correct colours at each needle
- Properly place plastic hoops on garments while ensuring placement follows embroidery specifications
- Verification of order number and accuracy of garments
- Inspect garments for quality
- Other duties as required

**General Duties**
- Inspecting quality of work
- Trouble shoot design issues
- Receiving product, ensuring correct product and count was received
- Packing orders and processing orders to ship, arranging shipments via couriers
- Other duties as required

**Technical Skills and Qualification**s
- Computer usage
- PMS Colour Chart Matching, clear vision, correct colour perception, & hand-eye coordination are crucial
- Must have excellent customer service skills
- Reliable, attention to detail
- Ability to comprehend & interpret information from work orders
- Strong time management skills: Must work well under pressure & be able to meet deadlines
- Willingness to take initiative (Self-motivated, while also a team player - ability to work independently with mínimal supervision while also able to work well with others when required)
- Must be able to problem solve & multitask
- Must be physically able to bend & frequently lift up to 50 lbs

**Environmental Conditions**
- Warehouse and production environment
- Heavy lifting
- Moving skids in warehouse

**Education and Experience**
- Completion of high school
- Talbot Marketing Inc. strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, Talbot Marketing Inc. will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks can be worn based on your comfort. Hand sanitizer is provided