About the position
Mur-chol-uh-jee | The science of company merch; the skill of creating and delivering custom-branded apparel and corporate gifts around the world. Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. We are family-owned, people-powered, and we are adding to our #MerchFam in Mechanicsburg, PA. Merchology seeks a Machine Operator for our Production team. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Machine Operator is a critical role that will be responsible for operating the embroidery, laser etching, and/or engraving equipment to create premium products for our customers. The Machine Operator will ensure the highest quality customization of our products, enhancing brand value and customer satisfaction through precision and attention to detail. Shift: second shift (2:30pm-11:00pm)
Responsibilities
- Successfully and safely run a multi-head Wilcom Embroidery Machine or laser etching and engraving equipment in a consistent and careful manner
- Read and understand work orders to produce quality decoration outcomes for our customers
- Assure imprint films for other locations are packaged and sent to on time and complete
- Maintain equipment systems properly for optimum performance and longevity
- Notify Supervisor for any maintenance or malfunction issues
- Take ownership of the embroidery or laser etching and engraving station by keeping it clean, organized, and safe
- Communicate professionally with team members and supervisors
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability as a Machine Operator or comparable experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Computer skills and ability to interpret work orders to enter correct machine settings
- Ability to identify colors and shades and see fine details, utilize magnification as required
- Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate
- Ability to stand for 5-8 hours per day
- Positive and collaborative attitude
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 40 pounds
- Technical aptitude - comfortable and industrial process machine operation and maintenance
Benefits
- The pay range for this role is $18.00 to $19.00 per hour
- Generous PTO (18 days per year)
- 8 company-paid holidays
- 40 hours of paid volunteer time
- 401(k) with match
- Medical and dental insurance options, FSA, and HSA
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Company-sponsored social events
- Premium brand partner discounts
- Employee-led Committees in Social Events, Wellness, DE&I and Giveback
