Machine Operator - Digital Drinkware Tech Operator

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PRIME LINE - POWERED BY S&S ACTIVEWEAR 

Prime Line, the hard goods division of S&S, brings promotional product distributors top products in the best-selling categories. Backed by high achieving commercial groups, Prime Line is here to service every need a customer may have.

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. 

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.  We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

This position is part of our PRIME division, operating under the S&S Activewear parent company. PRIME plays a key role in delivering specialized solutions while aligning with the broader mission and values of S&S Activewear.

The digital drinkware operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of digital printing equipment used to decorate drinkware items. This role ensures the highest quality prints while maintaining production efficiency, cleanliness, and safety standards.

• →Independently set up and operate digital printing machines for drinkware decoration
• →Work closely with the art team to ensure proper alignment, color settings, and resolution when needed
• →Perform Daily, Weekly, and Quarterly PM of Digital Equipment
• →Troubleshooting of equipment to pr5event downtime
• →Perform Daily Nozzle Check
• →Monitor print quality and make real-time adjustments to settings as needed.
• →Ability to assist with machine setup and troubleshoot for other machines.
• →Adjusts as necessary to ensure smooth operation of machines.
• →Ability to assist other members of the department to make adjustment as well.
• →Produces quality pieces with image properly aligned and with quality imprint.
• →Identifies quality defects and adjusts machine as necessary to correct.
• →Provides troubleshooting to identify and correct causes of machine failure or breakdown.
• →Communicate with maintenance team members and machinery providers in order to troubleshoot/train on equipment.
• →Breaks down and/or changes over machine at end of job run.
• →Provides essential information regarding specific job to next operator at shift change.
• →Properly report production quantities and track orders electronically through our computer system (scans).
• →Provide troubleshooting support to other operators
• →Inspect finished products for accuracy, color consistency, and defects
• →Ensure that staff maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• →Assist personnel as needed to meet daily production requirements
• →Review reports and gather information to determine daily and weekly production requirements
• →Make recommendations for equipment/process improvements
• →Properly uses all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and works in a safe manner.
• →Follow safety and cleanliness protocols in the work area
• →Meet daily production goals and communicate any delays or quality issues with supervisor
• →Immediately notify Line/Floor supervisors of any issues that would prevent on-time delivery to customer.
• →Ability to read, interpret and take standard and metric measurements.
• →Pack product into carton, inspection of product
• →Record keeping, housekeeping area for cleanliness
• →Other duties as assigned by management

• Previous experience in digital printing or similar production environments preferred
• Must be a team player, punctual, and self-motivated
• Basic Computer skills and familiarity with print control systems a plus
• Excellent eye/hand coordination
• Adobe Illustrator Knowledge a Plus
• Knowledge of CMYK(4CP)
• Ability to read and interpret job orders.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to effectively convey ideas and information to others.
• Ability to count accurately.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a range of practical problems.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Flexibility with work schedule; available to work overtime.
• Must be able to consistently stand, walk, stoop, climb, bend, lift material or equipment that may be heavy

In performing this job, the employee must stand and walk for an 8+ hour shift. Additionally, the position requires frequent grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling of items with hands and arms, up to 50 lbs. Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, adjusting focus and hearing.

The job will be performed entirely in the warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. Employee must be able to work in a high-volume, high-demand environment while meeting strenuous customer deadlines. Employee must be able to change priorities or job duties as needed and interact with employees at all levels.

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.