Screen Print Associate
Screen Printing: Seasonal/Temporary
Pay Range: $15.00-$18.00 hourly
Hiring and Retention Bonuses Available: $250-$1,750
Join a high volume, tech-savvy print shop as we continue to set the standard for a Progressive, Customer-Focused, and -- most importantly -- employee-friendly journey.
Bumperactive.com Custom Stickers + Tees is hiring (3) hard-working Screen Printing Associate for our team! We are hiring seasonal/temporary team members to join our team-oriented, detail-minded and efficient staffers to join our department for the 2024 election season.
Bumperactive is a Union (Communications Workers of America Local #6132) print shop in North Austin. While we are a full-service retail printer for anyone who needs top-quality custom stickers, tees, signs and other promotional products, our specialty is printing for Progressive candidates, causes and organizations. In addition to printing for numerous progressive political causes, we also serve Austin's vibrant community of bands, artists and local businesses.
These positions will consist of more make-ready duties with catching apparel, boxing, tagging, and labeling products in the screen printing department.
The position is 40 hours per week, with the expectation that hours will increase and regular, time-and-a-half overtime will be required as Election Day approaches.
Summary
This is an entry-level position, requiring little to no experience in screenprint production. This position learns standard screen print production workflows, gains familiarity with machinery, and competency in internal production software. The primary functions of this position are the production of apparel and other merchandise through the screen print process for retail and webstore clients.
Please also note: We cannot guarantee that this position will exist after Election Day, November 5th, 2024.
Essential functions/Daily Duties & Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Basic operation and support of primary machines for screenprint production and make-ready tasks.
- Aid in peripheral support tasks for production including mixing inks, processing screens, staging blank stock, order packaging, etc
- Help organize and perform inventory.
- Maintains a clean area around printing machinery.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Some working knowledge of computers and printers.
- Ability to follow instructions and multitask.
- High attention to detail and quality control.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Supervisory responsibilities
Work environment
- Unconditioned warehouse
- Involves the use of inks and chemicals
- Working near moving mechanical parts
- Moderate to loud noise level (printing equipment, light traffic)
- Constant working interactions with hot printing machines
Physical demands
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs frequently.
- Standing for long periods of time
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Repeating motions and tasks that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers on a daily basis.
- Operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Physically able to operate printing machines.
- Able to bend or kneel frequently.
- Moderate physical stamina
Travel required
Required education and experience
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Bumperactive provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Other duties
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.
COVID-19 considerations: Bumperactive follows all CDC and City of Austin guidelines in response to Covid-19.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Screen printing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78723 (Required)
Work Location: In person