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About the Role

Join our incredible Retail team as an Embroidery Operator. You will have the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, and train on various embroidery and digital printing processes while working with all aspects of custom order garment production and operating embroidery machines. We are looking for candidates excited by embroidery, digital printing, and new learning opportunities, with an interest and aptitude that will drive your training experience. This role requires approximately 20 hours weekly, with flexible scheduling available.

Responsibilities

Prepare garments for decoration
Operate the equipment in compliance with quality and safety standards
Decorate garments using embroidery, printing or heat transfers
Perform regular production quality control
Unpack, tag and pack product; maintain the storage space
Assist supervisor with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Requirements

Post-secondary degree, or equivalent combination of education/experience
1-2 years production experience is preferable, willing to train
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Organized; attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Move/lift cartons/product weighing up 25 kg

Skills

Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning is highly valued – a growth mindset
Values matter to you. You bring your whole self to work, and you live our values to be the trusted collaborator, lead with intention and ingenuity, and empower many views and voice
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 notably Outlook, Excel and Word
Energetic; you thrive in a team environment

Location

North York, Dufferin & Steeles

Work Type

Part-time
Flexible scheduling

Experience Level

1-2 years experience preferable

Education Level

Post-secondary degree or equivalent

About the Company

The University of Toronto Press (UTP) is one of the largest university presses in North America, publishing landmark scholarship since 1901. Each year UTP releases over 250 new scholarly, course, and general interest books in print, audio and ebook formats, and over 80 journals. In addition, UTP manages the distribution for over 250 publishers and imprints in Canada, the US, and around the world, with warehouses in Toronto, Ontario and Buffalo, New York. UTP also runs the University of Toronto Bookstores across the three main campuses, serving over 100,000 students and 16,500 faculty.
As the leading university press in Canada and one of the largest in North America, we acknowledge our role and responsibility in effecting positive change. With this, we seek to continuously improve the diversity and representation of our publications and the clients we represent, as well as within the makeup of our organization. With strong commitment from leadership, we are collectively bringing forward change across the organization, both within our company culture and in our publishing, distribution, and retail endeavours. UTP operates with mutual trust, respect, and integrity as we strive to identify and remove barriers. We are committed to making UTP a great place to work by addressing and challenging systemic inequities.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Toronto Press encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact the People Team at (647) 805-5082.