SCREEN PRINTING OPERATIONS
Job Description:
Operate and maintain screen printing machines (ROQ), as well as other apparel decorative equipment. Stock new inventory onto storage shelving. Prepare and reclaim screens. Load, unload and PMS match ink. Pick inventory from shelving for order processing and production. Load/Unload Shirts during production. Catch, count and fold items from the conveyor dryer. Fold, pack, and ship printed items with associated orders on PC.
Ideal candidates should have an eye for accuracy and be comfortable with technology. Be willing to learn and adapt to everchanging processes and structures. This is a fast-paced and physical position, which means you must be able to stand, crouch, and lift objects and parcels throughout your shift. Our ideal candidate has prior experience with screen printing, attention to detail, strong data entry and interpersonal skills. Experience is preferred, but not necessary. We are willing to train, but you must be willing willing to learn and adapt to everchanging processes and structures. You must also be able to detect product inaccuracies and defects.
If that sounds overwhelming, please take a deep breath! This is an introductory role with the potential to grow. You will not be doing every single thing listed above (or below), every single day. We're a small, family business and while we do our best to identify and assign certain tasks to people's strengths, we are a team.
And we all pitch in where we are needed.
Responsibilities:
- Unbox, count, and place blank apparel on inventory shelves as it arrives.
- Pick inventory from shelving for order processing and production.
- Production Assistant: Load/unload shirts, prepare/reclaim screens, load/unload/mix ink.
- Quality Control: Catching, inspecting and laying out t-shirts as they come out of the conveyor dryer.
- Assist in daily operations and maintenance of screen printing machinery (ROQ).
- Must be comfortable and able to lift up to 50 lbs; stand and walk for up to 8 hours/day. Bend, reach, etc. as needed.
- Assisting with other tasks as needed. We're a small team and we work in an ever-shifting production based environments.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Qualifications:
- You like being busy, productive, and learning new things.
- You are self-motivated and are able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- You have the ability to adapt with changing priorities and deadlines in a professional manner and work effectively under stress.
- You have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- You are reliable and show up on time.
- You have a strong attention to detail and move with a sense of urgency.
- Prior experience in warehouse or production preferred (but not necessary).
- Previous experience with screen printing preferred (but not necessary).
- Local to the Phoenix/Tempe area and have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be 18 years (or older) to apply.
Why should I work at OUAT?
- $14 to $16 per hour based on experience
- Air Conditioned Warehouse (Rarer than it should be in AZ)
- Flexible PTO / Sick Time
- Free/Discounted Company Apparel
- Weekly Pizza Lunches
- 401(k) Option Available
- Paid Holidays
Schedule:
- 8-Hour Shifts
- Monday to Wednesday / Friday and Saturday
- Weekends as needed.

