THE OPPORTUNITY:

Color. It's what we do. With our private dye plant producing over 3.5 million garments in 100+ stock colors annually, we need a skilled Machine Operator to help us bring vibrant designs to life. If you're detail oriented, enjoy hands-on work, and want to be part of a team that delivers on-trend garments, this physical position is for you!

We're looking for a "Mix Master"-aka Garment Dye Machine Operator - to ensure efficient and accurate dyeing processes. This Night Shift position is crucial in keeping our production flowing smoothly, creating colors that WOW our customers.

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SCHEDULE: Night Shift: Monday - Thursday 4pm -2am

Night Shift: Friday/Saturday/Sunday 4pm -2am

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PAY RANGE: $20-$25/hr

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BENEFITS: Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, and unique perks like an onsite cafeteria, a relaxed dress code and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work enjoyable every day!

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | Lift & Repeat + Follow the Recipe + Create Color

• Operate industrial dye machines handling 400+ garments at a time.
• Retrieve garments from the warehouse and create batches per schedule.
• Load machines and prepare dye solutions to precise specifications.
• Conduct quality checks, adjusting processes as needed.
• Transport garments through the dyeing and drying process.
• Assist teammates and help maintain warehouse stock.
• Keep workspaces clean and organized for efficiency.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and report any issues.

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QUALIFICATIONS | Calculating + Following Directions + Self-Motivation

• Strong math skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a small team.
• Reliability, responsibility, and a willingness to take direction.
• Ability to stand 8-10 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

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WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

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LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT & SO IS WORK! Here's what you can expect when you join the Lakeshirts team:

• Compensation| Work Hard. Get Rewarded: Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents, and contributions. You are not just a number-your success, ideas, and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
• Insurance Benefits | We've Got You Covered: From health and life insurance to voluntary benefits like dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and critical illness & accident coverage, we've got you covered; benefits kick in the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
• Paid Time Off |Life Outside of Work: Enjoy up to 22 paid days off during the first year because we know life happens outside of work & we want you to be able to enjoy
• Profit Sharing | If We're Profitable. You're Profitable: When we win, you win
• Retirement Planning | Free Money? Yes, Please!: Our 401(k) program helps you plan for the future
• Onsite Perks |Get in my Belly: At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria
• Dogs @ Work| Yes. It's A Thing. And It's Pawsome: Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better
• Relaxed Dress Code | Wear What Makes You Feel Your Best: Whether it's jeans, tees, and flip flops- we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you & your family well-stocked
• Flexible Work Schedules |Full Time, Part Time & Everything In Between: Because we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Unique Culture | That Is Priceless: We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t-shirt, a hat, and some cool socks.

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Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job: Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

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Physical Demands:

CONTINUOUSLY: Stand, Walk, Push, Pull, Reaches, Lifts 1-50lbs

FREQUENTLY: Twists, Carries 1-50lbs

OCCASIONALLY: Sit, Climbs, Balances, Bends, Crawls, Lifts or Carries over 50 lbs.