Night Shift Machine Operator Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

BRINGING ART + GARMENTS TO LIFE.THE OPPORTUNITYLooking for something different? This could be your fresh start. At Lakeshirts great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds, and we will teach you what you need to know.As an Production Machine Operator, you will join our screenprint or embroidery team and help transform customer artwork into finished apparel sold across the country. You will operate production equipment, prepare garments, review order details, monitor quality, and keep production moving.No screenprint or embroidery experience is required. Bring dependability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This is active, hands-on work where the day moves quickly. PAY + SCHEDULELocation: Little Falls, MN. This is a full-time, onsite production role.Day Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, starting at $17.00 per hour.Night Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-2:00 AM, starting at $22.00 per hour.Growth: We believe in promoting from within and rewarding strong performance. Machine Operators can advance through operator levels as they build skills, improve consistency, and master additional equipment. Day-shift Machine Operators can grow from $17.00/hour to $25.00+/hour, while Night-shift Machine Operators can grow from $22.00/hour to $30.00+/hour. Some team members advance in as little as 90 days. Advancement opportunities vary by department.Watch: Screenprint Operator Day in the Life | About Lakeshirts Embroidery BENEFITSLakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow. 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, relaxed dress code, onsite cafeteria, and more. A TYPICAL DAYReview production orders for garment styles, artwork, colors, quantities, and placement details.Learn and operate screenprint, embroidery, laser, and other garment decoration equipment.Help set up, run, and change over jobs.Load and unload garments from machines and workstations, changing screens, thread, ink, needles, or other production materials as needed.Use computers, tablets, spreadsheets, or order systems to access job specifications.Check garment quality, decoration quality, and order counts throughout production.Fold, label, box, count, and record finished garments.Communicate with inventory, leads, and teammates to keep workflow moving.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following safety practices and OSHA standards.Support team goals and perform other duties as assigned. SKILLSPositive, dependable, and ready to learn.Detail-oriented and quality-focused.Comfortable with repetitive, hands-on work, follows processes, instructions, and order specifications.Self-motivated and able to work independently.Team-oriented and willing to jump in where needed.Reliable in attendance, communication, and follow-through.Comfortable using basic technology such as computers, tablets, or spreadsheets.Previous experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, machine operation, screenprint, embroidery, retail, or customer service is helpful but not required.High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BEWe are not just a t-shirt company. We create hats, stickers, socks, and more. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Lakeshirts, you are joining a team that works hard, supports one another, and takes pride in creating great products. This is a fast-paced place to learn practical skills, build a career, and see the impact of your work every day. Better in a t-shirt. And work should be too. COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOBEmployee must be able to read, write, and understand work instructions and order details. This role requires following directions, processes, and safety expectations; making routine decisions; adapting to changing priorities; maintaining attention to detail; communicating clearly; and working independently. PHYSICAL DEMANDSCONTINUOUSLY: Stand and walk throughout most of the shift while performing production tasks.FREQUENTLY: Reach, bend, twist, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.OCCASIONALLY: Lift or move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance or equipment when appropriate.NEVER: Sit, climb, or crawl. NOTE / DISCLAIMERThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, effort, or working conditions. Responsibilities may change based on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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