Shade Marker

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shade Marker plays a pivotal role in supporting ReadyOne Industries’ mission and the AbilityOne program by inspecting all cut bundles for required cutting quality and shade marking each bundle and ply as requested by the customer using established guidelines. This position ensures material accuracy, proper bundle identification, and compliance with quality and production standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect all cut bundles for required cutting quality and shade mark each bundle and ply per customer guidelines.
• dentify and place pay tickets on each corresponding bundle as per instructions when required.
• Prepare work for loading to pallets per established instructions.
• Confirm correct quantities and garment components are complete prior to pallet loading.
• Ensure all material is cut within required quality standards.
• Ensure work is loaded on pallets on time and with required quality as specified by the customer.
• Shade-mark assigned quantities of material with efficiency, quality, and good material utilization.
• Report to supervisor any conditions that affect production or customer requirements.
• Monitor and report material and bundle counts within established standards.
• Prepare cutting marking sheets with cut number and quantity.
• Report any defective or substandard material to the supervisor promptly.
• Inspect material for cutting quality and correct ply count.
• Report any machine or equipment problems to the supervisor immediately.
• Compare cutting requests for correctness against specifications and materials used at workstations.
• Verify appropriate marker assignment for cutting accuracy.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
• REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Shade Marker reports directly to the Cutting Room Supervisor and works closely with the cutting crew, material handlers, and production staff to ensure accurate bundle identification, shade marking, and timely preparation of cut materials for production

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Experience

• No prior experience required; training will be provided upon hire.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions required.
• English proficiency required; Spanish proficiency helpful.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuously stands, walks, stoops, and grasps throughout the shift.
• Frequently reaches, twists, and pushes/pulls materials during operations.
• Occasionally bends and rotates.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing environment with regular exposure to cutting equipment and production operations.
• Frequent standing and movement throughout the cutting room and production floor.
• Fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail, physical stamina, and consistent adherence to quality and safety standards.