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Customization Associate

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Columbia Safety & Supply Family of Companies

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Columbia, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Customization Associate is responsible for operating, maintaining, and calibrating machinery to produce high-quality customized products. They must also manage order flow, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure all items meet quality standards through trimming, folding, and packaging.

Qualifications

You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong organizational abilities and expertise in time management and attention to detail. You are a self-starter with a sense of urgency and are able to manage daily demands of customization activities, ensuring high-quality output and resolving issues efficiently.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Embroidery

Calibrate

Program

Machine maintenance

Job Description

Customization Associate

Department: Customization

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Reporting To: Jay Hanson

Compensation: $18.00 / hour



Description

We are seeking a Full-Time Customization Associate to become an integral part of our team here at Columbia Safety & Supply! This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to join a growing company.​

At our family of companies, we specialize in fall protection, personal protective equipment, industrial tools, and safety equipment for at-height industries.​

The Customization Associate is accountable for successfully and efficiently meeting the needs of clients, via the orders placed for customized products. 
This role is to engage with the daily demands of customization activities including understanding and communicating needs for the flow of products, taking ownership of high-quality and efficient output, and working as needed to identify and resolve issues.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Properly clean, maintain, calibrate, program, adjust & change machines and settings
  • Select the proper art files, thread, needles, and backing to meet quality and design specifications
  • Hoop products, load and unload items to/from machines for quality and efficiency
  • Troubleshoot issues to maintain design and item quality during embroidery runs
  • Document machine settings and supplies used on new designs to ensure future consistency
  • Product and order trimming, folding, packaging, and staging to meet needs and quality standards
  • Participate in, and request, ongoing personal and team training, for customization as well as departmental cross-training, while supporting and training other teammates as needed
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace through daily cleaning
  • All duties are necessary to support an efficient and successful customization process





Skills Knowledge and Expertise

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Expertise in time management and attention to detail
  • Sense of urgency and self-starting mentality



Work with us!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:
  • Company HSA Contributions
  • Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
  • Free Employee Assistance Program:24/7 access
  • Generaous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
  • Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
  • 401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements

Applications for this opening are being taken exclusively online, thank you for your interest in joining our growing team!

This job description is not intended 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.

The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans. 

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Columbia Safety & Supply Family of Companies

At Columbia Safety & Supply, we're not just one of America’s fastest-growing companies—we’re a people-first workplace where culture comes before everything else. We believe that when employees feel supported, valued, and inspired, great things happen. From your first day, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a close-knit community built on trust, collaboration, and shared goals. We work hard, move fast, and have fun doing it. We celebrate wins together, learn from challenges, and always have each other's backs. Our culture is rooted in making a difference—not just within our walls, but out in the world. That’s why we offer paid time off for volunteer work, encouraging our team to give back to causes that matter to them. It’s our way of supporting both personal passions and community impact. We take pride in the diverse talents and perspectives that make up our team, and we believe in empowering each person to grow both personally and professionally. Here, you’ll find opportunities to lead, to learn, and to thrive—surrounded by people who genuinely care. If you're looking for more than a job—if you're looking for a team that believes in you and the impact we can make together—join us. Let’s grow, give back, and do great things together.
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