Tell us more about who you are and why you would be great for this position.

At Special Tees we are looking to expand our team! Come join a family of creative, hard working, and passionate team members. This position is perfect for someone who is looking for an hourly part time-40 hours+ position. This is a great entry-level position that could transition into additional training and skill building on our industry. If you enjoy working with your hands in a creative environment, or if you have experience working in the screen-printing, industry, we may have the perfect part time position for you!

Core Responsibilities

– Assist production team with whatever priorities of the day
– Typical production needs include preparing films, lining up transparencies, taping, reclaiming, exposing, and rinsing screens, moving boxes, loading and unloading garments from the press and dryer, packaging products for shipping, and helping customers to their car with their order
– Count and inspect goods pre and post production in order to ensure quality standards are met
– Ensure orders are printed and shipped in a timely manner
– Passion for details and quality are key
– Must be able to stand for 8 hours
– Must be able to lift and carry boxes that weigh up to 40lbs
– Must be able perform repetitive motion behaviors with arms, wrist, back, and shoulders
– Requires the ability to lean over tables in order to fold garments, work with screens, or operate the screen printing press
– Requires strong multi-tasking skills, efficiency, and time management

Screen Technician

The Screen Technician is responsible for managing the reclaiming process and preparation of screens for production. This position can be filled during normal working hours or can be done part time early or later hours if it works best for the individual’s schedule. Not all Production Support Team members become Screen Technicians, but this role is vital to the pace of the business.

Screen Technician Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following
– Gathers screens that need to be cleaned for the day based on upcoming needs
– Removes tape, and screen printing ink
– Washes each screen thoroughly, ensuring all debris and clogs are removed and the frame is clean from any ink
– Manages soaking tank, power washer, and filtration systems ensuring equipment is running properly during the reclaiming process
– Completes high-level cleaning of the tools and equipment in the wash-out room daily, and as-needed
– Ensures heating cabinets are maintained at proper temperature and humidity
– Understands how to register films, how to burn screens, and how to inspect and tape screens
– Manages appropriate mesh counts so production can stay on track
– Inspects screens to make sure they burned and rinsed properly
– Has a solid understanding of mesh counts and can identify any issues prior to burning screens

Benefits

– Relaxed/Casual Dress Code
– Family team atmosphere
– Creative peers
– Days off include: New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
– Flexible schedule
– Employee discount on goods through our wide network of vendors
– Full time positions qualify for the following paid holidays: New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
– Full Time positions: one week paid vacation first year (after 90 day temp period) and two weeks paid vacation second year
– Part time: Flexible schedule
– Additional training and growth opportunities
– Can listen to headphones or podcasts during work as long as you can still communicate with the team during main hours of operation

Tell us more about who you are and why you would be great for this position.

We are looking to expand our awesome team! Come join a great group of hard-working passionate individuals who care about taking screen printing to the next level. If you love screen printing, have experience working on an M&R automatic press, and enjoy training and developing others, this could be the perfect position for you! Our production team works hard and has press experience, but we are looking for an experienced leader to help take production to the next phase! The primary focus of this role is to lead the production team to success each day by managing print quality and efficiency. Pay rate or Salary based on prior experience.

Job Description and Expectations for the Lead Printer/Production Manager

The role of the Lead Printer/Production Manager is to ensure quality printing and the full production process efficiently and effectively by leading and developing production team members while working closely with the sales/office team. Responsibilities include maintaining an efficient production schedule while focused on quality and details. The lead printer also ensures the team executes regular equipment maintenance, manages stock of inks, maintains a clean production area, and supervises further training and development of members of staff. On key days, the Lead Printer may be the primary person to set up, print, and break down orders. During slower days or when others are “training,” the Lead Printer may also help count shirts, fold and prepare shirts for printing, aid in the screen reclaiming process, or perform any other general task that may be needed to support the business.

Benefits/General 

Our established team cares deeply about providing quality products for our customers. We all celebrate our passion for success and are proud to support each other to help stay on track. If you come on board, you will be joining a good team that strives for success, and supports each other as much as the business.
– Relaxed/Casual Dress Code
– Climate-Controlled Production Space
– Family team atmosphere
– Creative peers
– Days off include: New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
– Employee discount on goods through our wide network of vendors
– One-week paid vacation first year (after 90 day temp period) and two weeks paid vacation second year
– Retirement Plan matching up to 3% after first year worked

Qualifications and Skills

– This position requires a flexible and energetic personality who thrives in a team atmosphere, but also excels in self-management as well as the management of others.
– Must set the example as a leader and hold others accountable through coaching, training, verbal and written feedback, and potential corrective action.
– Should enjoy collaboration and communication of all types
– Must have a work history and be comfortable operating M&R Sportsman EX automatic press
– Must be able and comfortable to set up, take down, and print jobs on and automatic press throughout the day with or without the aid of others
– Must be open to pushing the limits of new print techniques and efficiency to support business growth including research
– Must be able to ensure quality printing on a wide range of products, with a wide range of techniques with efficiency and effectiveness
– Strategic planning, systematic organization, attention to detail, and thoroughness are required skills
– Managing competing priorities, adjusting, and flexing to the ever-changing needs of the business is a must
– Must be comfortable providing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance to the press and dryer
– Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40lbs and help customers load their cars with orders from time to time
– Must be able perform repetitive motion behaviors on a daily basis with arms, wrist, back, and shoulders.
– Requires the ability to lean over tables in order to fold garments.
– Experience with increasing sales through social media strategies and email marketing

Core Responsibilities

– Works hand-in-hand with sales team and production team to deliver top notch quality printing in a timely manner
– Helps manage production schedule with production team on a daily and weekly basis to ensure orders are printed and shipped in a timely manner
– Coordinates with production regarding job-specific print details by providing coaching and feedback to team members as needed
– Checks and inspects print quality to ensure each print matches the proof and coaches the team to hold the high quality expectations as well
– Researches products and processes online or through other networking methods that will continue personal learning, and help develop systems and strategies that will lead to individual and team success and overall company growth
– Uses the internet and other resources for trouble shooting tips and techniques when necessary
– Helps monitor inventory of supplies to ensure production stays in motion
– Must be willing to help in other areas of production during slower times (burning and reclaiming screens, production machine and area maintenance, cleanliness)

Additional Expectations

This role is primarily for Screen Printing Press Operator, however, each team member supports each other in the following ways from time to time, as needed.
– Each team member supports each other in the following ways from time to time, as needed.
– All team members help support production needs from time to time.
– All team members help count and inventory goods pre and post production in order to ensure quality standards are met
– All team members can help with production needs including exposing and rinsing screens and helping with the print process from time to time
– All team members help with shipping and receiving by monitoring UPS and USPS from time to time
– May be asked to drive for work purposes from time to time

Qualifications and Skills

– Strategic planning, systematic organization, attention to detail, and thoroughness are required skills
– Must be comfortable and have a work history operating a M&R Sportsman EX automatic press
– Must be comfortable providing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance to the press and dryer
– Must be able to ensure quality printing on a wide range of products, with a wide range of techniques with efficiency and effectiveness

Please note:

These are the core responsibilities for this position. If your experience and skills match our needs, we will reach out to set up and interview. An expanded job description will be provided for review prior to a second interview.

Tell us more about who you are and why you would be great for this position.

At Special Tees we are looking to expand our team! Come join a family of creative, hard working, and passionate team members. This opening is for a full time Graphic Design/Customer Service position. If you have history in graphic design and would like to see your hard work go from your computer screen, to production, to hand off to smiling customers on a daily basis, this may be a good position for you!

This position is hourly and could be part time or full time, depending on the needs of the business. This position also has the possibility to transition to Full Time/Permanent status at the end of the temporary period.

The primary focus of this role is to apply your graphic design strengths and customer service skills to help serve our clients and coordinate with production.

Pay rate or Salary based on prior experience.

Core Responsibilities

– This position requires a flexible and energetic personality who thrives in a team atmosphere, but also excels in self-management
– Ability to manage competing priorities and adjust to the ever-changing needs of the business is a must
– Should enjoy collaboration and communication of all types
– Assist with customer service and sales via telephone, email, and face-to-face interaction
– Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40lbs and help customers load their cars with orders from time to time
– Work hand-in-hand with sales team to ensure timely delivery of art proofs and other art/design needs
– Create art files and proofs quickly and efficiently based on customer requests in Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop
– Utilize customer database and other systems to save design and print information for future use per customer, per order
– Rebuild logos in vector format for print quality assurance
– Contributes to total sales goals through customer service and communication
– Create original artwork for customer needs and modifies existing art files for updates or as specified for internal use
– Create output files to specifications with consideration for imprint area, garment color, ink colors, and garment type
– Help manage production schedule with sales team on a daily and weekly basis to ensure orders are printed and shipped in a timely manner
– Coordinate with production regarding job-specific print details
– Check and inspect print quality to insure each print matches the proof
– Prepare, cut, and apply vinyl from time to time
– Research products and processes online that will continue personal learning and growth
– Use the internet for trouble shooting tips and techniques when necessary
– Help monitor inventory of supplies to ensure production stays in motion
– Coordinate and establish working relationships with our large network of suppliers and manufacturers via phone and email
– Assist with other general office and business needs, such as office organization and cleanliness, mail, and purchase orders
– Expand and develop online program during down-time (no experience required)

Additional Expectations

This role is primarily for Graphic Design/Customer Service, however, each team member supports each other in the following ways from time to time, as needed.
– All team members help support production needs from time to time.
– Must be able perform repetitive motion behaviors with arms, wrist, back, and shoulders.
– Requires the ability to lean over tables in order to fold garments
– All team members help count and inventory goods pre and post production in order to ensure quality standards are met
– All team members understand and can order goods and supplies per customer order and inventory needs from time to time
– All team members can help with production needs including exposing and rinsing screens and helping with the print process from time to time
– All team members help with shipping and receiving by monitoring UPS and USPS from time to time
– Web development experience would be a great asset but is not required
– Experience with increasing sales through social media strategies and email marketing would be a bonus
– May be asked to drive for work purposes from time to time
– Helps with some specific garment decoration such as vinyl application, patch application, and digital printing

Qualifications and Skills

– Strategic planning, systematic organization, attention to detail, and thoroughness are required skills
– This position requires strong skills in Adobe CC.
– Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is a must
– Mastery of Typography, Drawing, and Illustration is crucial
– Must be able to type minimum of 40 words per minute and be able to communicate exceptionally via email
– Prior work experience in the screen printing, promotional products, or signage industry would be a great fit
– Please be prepared to share your portfolio Experience with social media marketing would be a huge asset as well, but is not required for this position
– Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Apple Mail/Gmail/Google Docs, Google Sheets
– Additional Program/Application knowledge (not required, but would be a bonus): Shopworks, InkSoft, ASI and ESP

Benefits

– Relaxed/Casual Dress Code
– Family team atmosphere
– Creative peers
– Days off include: New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
– Flexible schedule
– Employee discount on goods through our wide network of vendors
– Full time positions/Permanent Status qualify for the following paid holidays: New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
– Full Time positions/Permanent Status: one week paid vacation first year (after 90 day temp period) and two weeks paid vacation second year
– Part time: Flexible schedule
– Retirement Plan and matching up to 3% (Eligible after the first year of employment)

Tell us more about who you are and why you would be great for this position.

At Special Tees we are looking to expand our team! Come join a family of creative, hard working, and passionate team members. This position could be for part time or full time or management/full time. If you have a history of customer service, sales, graphic design, management, or experience working in the screen-printing, embroidery, or promotional products industries, we may have the perfect position for you!

The primary focus of this role is maintaining our current customer base while expanding and adding new customers through excellent service, communication, and follow-up.

Pay rate or Salary based on prior experience.

Core Responsibilities Snapshot

– Assist with customer service via telephone, email, and face to face interaction
– Drive sales growth through email correspondence, customer follow-up, and creative marketing strategies
– Build quotes, orders, and provide recommendations for customers
– Track sales, review invoices, and maintain sales data entry
– Analyze business reporting and create strategy for targeted sales growth
– Provide reporting and review needs of the business with manager on a daily basis
– Count and inventory goods pre and post production in order to ensure quality standards are met
– Coordinate and establish working relationships with our large network of suppliers and manufacturers via phone and email
– Order goods and supplies per order and inventory needs
– Manage production schedule on a daily and weekly basis to ensure orders are printed and shipped in a timely manner, also help with production tasks as needed
– Work hand-in-hand with design team to ensure timely delivery of proofs and other art needs
– Help with shipping and receiving by monitoring UPS and USPS
– Assist with other general office and business needs, such as office organization and cleanliness, mail, bank deposits, and purchase orders
– Expand and develop online program during down time (no experience required)
– A background or general interest in graphic design, or experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite would be a great asset but is not required
– Experience with increasing sales through social media strategies would be a bonus

Additional Expectations

– This position requires a flexible and energetic personality who loves customer service and driving sales
– Ability to manage competing priorities and adjust to the ever-changing needs of the business is a must
– Should enjoy collaboration and communication of all types
– May need to help support production needs from time to time. Must be able perform repetitive motion behaviors with arms, wrist, back, and shoulders. Requires the ability to lean over tables in order to fold garments.
– Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40lbs and help customers load their cars with orders
– May be asked to drive for work purposes from time to time

Qualifications and Skills

– This position requires former sales experience, customer service, or management in a sales environment
– Must have a demonstrated history of driving sales and sales growth
– Strategic planning, systematic organization, attention to detail, and thoroughness are required skills
– Background in graphic design would be a huge bonus. Please be prepared to share your portfolio if this applies
– Experience with social media marketing would be a huge asset as well, but is not required for this position
– Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Apple Mail/Gmail
– Additional Program/Application knowledge (not required, but would be a bonus):
Shopworks, InkSoft, ASI and ESP, Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, and Adobe Acrobat), and group office calendar solutions applications

Benefits

– Relaxed/Casual Dress Code
– Family team atmosphereNights and weekends off
– Creative peersEmployee discount on goods through our wide network of vendors
– Full time positions qualify for the following paid holidays: New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
– Full Time positions: One week paid vacation first year (after 90 day temp period) and two weeks paid vacation second year
– Part time: Flexible scheduleFull Time is 40-45 hours average