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Socks Designer Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

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How much do socks designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for socks designer in Wisconsin is $23.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.90 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Socks Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Socks Designer, you need a solid background in textile design, color theory, and fashion trends, often supported by a degree in fashion or textile design. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and CAD programs, along with knowledge of knitting machines and material specifications, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills help differentiate top designers in this role. These abilities ensure innovative, marketable, and production-ready sock designs that meet both consumer preferences and manufacturing standards.

What types of projects or design tasks can I expect as a Socks Designer?

As a Socks Designer, you’ll typically work on developing seasonal collections, custom patterns, and unique textures for various target markets. Your responsibilities may include creating digital mock-ups, selecting color palettes, and collaborating with product development, merchandising, and production teams. You’ll also be involved in trend research, sample reviews, and adjusting designs based on feedback or manufacturing limitations. This role offers a dynamic mix of creative design work and collaboration, ensuring each project brings fresh challenges and opportunities for professional growth.

What is a Socks Designer job?

A Socks Designer is a fashion or textile designer who specializes in creating sock designs, patterns, and styles. They work with materials, colors, and trends to develop socks that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. This role often involves sketching designs, selecting fabrics, collaborating with manufacturers, and ensuring that the final product meets market and brand demands. Socks Designers may work for fashion brands, athletic wear companies, or hosiery manufacturers. Creativity, knowledge of textile production, and an understanding of consumer preferences are key to success in this role.

Infographic showing various Socks Designer job openings in Wisconsin as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $49,781 per year, or $23.9 per hour.
Drum/Tote Packager (Food Manufacturing) - 1st Shift or 3rd Shift

Drum/Tote Packager (Food Manufacturing) - 1st Shift or 3rd Shift

Masterson Foods

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Other

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Physical Production Role

This physical production role is responsible for the filling of product into rigid containers (pails, drums, and totes), palletizing cases of finished product, labeling, documentation, and using various production equipment including a forklift. Please note that while there are a variety of duties, some shifts will require the repeated lifting and flipping of 50 pound pails of product throughout an 8 hour shift.

Hours for 2nd Shift are from 1:30pm to 9:30pm or 2:00pm to 10:00pm. Hours for 1st and 3rd Shift are from 5:30am-1:30pm and 9:30pm to 5:30am respectively.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Set up equipment and products from holding tank to fill station, including but not limited to: valves, temp charts, metal detector, plastic covers, pallets, product lines, homogenizer, and stamper, labels, manifolds, scales, socks, In-line filters, drums, pails, & totes, pail closer Pulling QC samples, drum & tote locks, and pallet inverters.
  • Ability to perform mathematical computations in order to measure/ weigh product in drums, pails and totes.
  • Assists others in the areas trained as required by production demands or by direction of the Supervisor.
  • Operate and fill packaging containers with responsibility for quality of product. Packaging containers include pail, drum or totes.
  • Ability to weigh shift and overhead reach frequently to 73-inch pump valve across 20-inch drum and over a 47 inch-tall drum to release product to fill drums and pails and totes.
  • Ability to seal drum and containers with lid/ cover/ metal band following required quality procedures.
  • Prepares bags and labels for product fills according to work instructions.
  • Perform and document quality checks to include brix, viscosity, temperature, fill weight, metal detector, and take batch samples for quality and lab.
  • Complete written reports to include process control chart, pallet tags, daily disposition sheet, housekeeping checklist & labels with code date information.
  • Troubleshoots and/or identifies equipment failures or problems and reports to maintenance.
  • Ability to wrap finished product using tape gun and walking/bending circumference of pallet.
  • Completes necessary paperwork and/or data entry for production and/or inventory records.
  • Takes necessary samples for QC and Lab testing as needed.
  • Adheres to all Plant Safety, Food Safety, GMP, including sanitary requirements and Standardized Work procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent diploma (GED, HSED).
  • Experience working in a production environment preferred. Food or beverage manufacturing preferred but not required.
  • Ability to lift and move 50 pounds continuously.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to the production process including conversion of weight and volume in the metric system.
  • Previous forklift experience is preferred.
  • Must be hardworking, punctual, dependable and work well with others.
  • Works responsibly and follows all safety and security procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.