Sewing Machine Operator Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

QUALITY CONTROL: WHERE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS A MUST.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and Lead, this role supports quality control for garments produced in the Screenprint department at our Longmont location. You will inspect finished garments, communicate when product needs to be corrected or redone, and help ensure orders are accurate, clean, counted, folded, labeled, boxed, and ready for shipping.

This is a hands-on production role for someone who has a strong eye for detail, takes pride in quality, and enjoys steady, team-based work. Sewing machine experience is required for sewing labels on garments as needed.

PAY + SCHEDULE

Location: Longmont, CO. This is a full-time, onsite role.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.

Pay: $17.00 per hour.

Growth: This role can build skills in garment inspection, screenprint quality standards, order accuracy, shipping preparation, sewing support, and production workflow. Advancement opportunities vary by department and business need.

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, a relaxed dress code, unique perks like an onsite cafeteria and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work better in a t-shirt.

A TYPICAL DAY

• Inspect finished Screenprint garments for correct ink colors, logo placement, labels, sewing details, and general flaws.
• Maintain Lakeshirts quality standards and communicate with teammates when garments need correction or redo.
• Sort, count, fold, tag, label, box, and record garments by size, color, style, and quantity for shipping.
• Read work orders and profiles to ensure each account is processed correctly.
• Use computer programs, tablets, and Excel to access order profiles andrequired garment steps.
• Use sewing machine experience to sew labels on garments as needed.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly, and safe while following OSHA standards.
• Work actively with others to meet team goals and perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Sewing machine experiencerequired.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but notrequired.
• Basic computer experiencerequired, including Excel, Word, or tablet use.
• Keen eye for detail, quality-focused, meticulous, and self-motivated.
• Able to work well on a team, take direction, and stay reliable and responsible.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and standing for 8 to 10 hours per shift.
• Previousproduction, manufacturing, warehouse, screenprint, quality control, garment inspection, or sewing experience preferred.
• Able to lift 30-50 lb. boxes efficiently and safely.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE

At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We are not just a t-shirt company; we are also a hat, sticker, sock, and so-much-more company. Creativity meets culture here, and teamwork is part of the day-to-day. Better in a t-shirt. And work should be too.

COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Employee must be able to read, write, understand, and follow work instructions, order details, quality standards, and safety procedures. This role requires attention to detail, adaptability, problem solving, communication, dependability, judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Lakeshirts participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONTINUOUSLY: Stand, reach, lift and carry materials under 10 lbs., and reach at or below shoulder height while performing production tasks.

FREQUENTLY: Lift, carry, push, pull, twist, and move materials weighing 10-24 lbs. while sorting, folding, boxing, and organizing garments.

OCCASIONALLY: Walk, sit, balance, bend, reach above shoulder height, and lift or carry materials weighing 25-50 lbs.

NEVER: Climb, crawl, or lift/carry materials over 50 lbs. as an essential function of the role.

NOTE / DISCLAIMER

This 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.