Join Our Team

We're always looking to add hard working people that share our values to our team.  Think you've got what it takes?  Email your resume and a note about how you can add value to josh.york@softgoodsdetroit.com.

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Now Hiring: Part-Time Production Assistant

Soft Goods Detroit is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Assistant to join our production team. As a Production Assistant, you will play a crucial role in keeping our manufacturing process moving from A to Z, contributing to the quality and efficiency of the shop.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Folding, bagging, and barcoding garments.
  • Boxing and shipping orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Cleaning and resetting workstations to maintain an organized and safe workspace.
  • Plotting, rolling, and cutting fabric to keep production moving.
  • Lifting and moving heavy items, including 30+ la boxes, fabric rolls, and pallets.
  • Assisting our Sewists with various tasks.
  • Multi-tasking in our high paced shop.

Requirements:

  • Keen eye for detail and organizational skills to keep things running smoothly.
  • Comfortable working with numbers and measurements for accurate cutting, rolling, and inventory management.
  • Self-motivated and efficient worker who can function both independently and as part of a team.
  • Capable of lifting and moving heavy items regularly.
  • Adaptability to handle shifting priorities and production needs.

About Soft Goods Detroit: Soft Goods Detroit is a one of a kind cut and sew factory specializing in full knitwear production, pattern development, and sourcing. Based in Detroit, we are dedicated to producing high-quality apparel that stands the test of time. Join our team and be a part of a growing company with many opportunities ahead!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week

To Apply: Email your resume and any information you would like to share to alex.marx@softgoodsdetroit.com

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Production Team Member - Sewing

We're looking for a team player that is willing to work hard and learn. We have a small team that is very family oriented and we are looking to grow it with people that share our values. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

-Previous production sewing experience a strong plus, but not required (serger/straightstitch/coverstitch). We train everyone how to make garments the Soft Goods way. 

-Strong communication skills 

-Experience working with knitwear a plus, but not required 

-Positive attitude 

-Team player 

-Critical thinking skills a strong plus 

 

Roles & Responsibilities 

-Operate industrial serger/straightstitch/coverstitch machines to mass produce clothing and other soft goods and deliver to daily production schedule 

-Work as part of production team to meet project quotas 

-Following SOP and manufacturing processes to produce goods 

-Accurately producing garments (masks, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.) 

-Work for up to 40 hours/week sewing garments at production speed 

 

Required: 

-Can be seated for 8 hours 

-Can use an industrial sewing machine with 2 hands 

-Is able to commute to/from our Detroit factory up to 5 days a week 

-Can lift up to 50 lb. Boxes 

 

Commitment 

-40 Hours per week 

-Position located in Detroit, MI 

-This posting is for both full-time or part-time, paid positions. 

-Pay for this position range from $13-$18/hr, depending on background and skillset 

 

Expected hours: 40 per week 

Benefits: 

  • Employee discount 
  • Flexible schedule 
  • Paid time off 
  • Early Fridays, 8:15am-5:15PM M-Thu, 8:15am-2:45pm Friday 
  • 30 minute daily unpaid lunch 

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