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Customization Associate (Embroidery & Heat Transfer Seasonal Operators)

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Flynn O'Hara Uniforms

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating embroidery and heat transfer machines to customize school uniforms. Duties include picking, packing, and verifying customer orders for shipment from the distribution center.

Qualifications

You have a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to learn new skills quickly. You can operate embroidery and heat transfer machines, hoop garments, and perform basic finishing tasks. While prior experience is a plus, a willingness to work diligently during peak seasons is essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Embroidery machines

Heat transfer machines

Barudan embroidery machines

Job Description

FlynnO'Hara Uniforms is a family-owned business founded in 1972 and headquartered in Philadelphia. We are a leading supplier and retailer of high-quality school uniforms, gym wear, and medical apparel. Our team members enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

We are currently hiring SEASONAL Full-Time Customization Associates (Embroidery & Heat Transfer Machine Operators) for our Philadelphia, PA distribution center. This role is ideal for detail-oriented team players with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, especially during our high-volume back-to-school season.

Position Overview

As a Customization Associate, you may be responsible for:

  • Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for shipment
  • Folding and organizing garments
  • Applying heat transfers and embroidered logos to school uniforms
  • Setting up and operating embroidery machines
  • Hooping garments, trimming threads, and finishing products
  • Verifying order accuracy and logging work orders
  • Supporting efficient customization and order fulfillment processes

This position plays a key role in ensuring timely delivery of customized school uniforms, particularly during peak back-to-school months.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and a team-first mindset
  • Positive, flexible attitude
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to climb ladders and lift boxes
  • Basic English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking)
  • Ability to thread a needle and distinguish between thread colors and styles
  • Availability for daytime and/or evening shifts
  • Willingness to work overtime and Saturdays during peak season (August–September preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as an embroidery machine operator
  • Experience with Barudan embroidery machines

Schedule

  • Flexible scheduling available
  • Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Weekend availability is a plus

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Flynn O'Hara Uniforms

At FlynnO'Hara, we believe that a school uniform is so much more than what a student wears—it’s a symbol of community and a foundation for belonging, creating an environment where children can focus on what matters most: their education and personal growth. Our mission is to build uniform programs that improve learning environments for the schools that require them, make life easier for the parents who buy them, and uplift the students who wear them. We are proud to outfit more than 1800 Private, Religious, and Charter schools across the United States in quality products guaranteed to last the school year.
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