production assistant

GMP Sportswear is hiring a production assistant at their facility in Kitchener, ON. This is a floor-level production role supporting screen printing and embroidery operations, working directly alongside machine operators to prep, run, and finish garment decoration jobs from start to shipment. It suits someone who is comfortable with repetitive physical work, picks up equipment operation quickly, and can hold down a production floor without needing constant direction.

About the Role

This production assistant position sits at the operational core of GMP Sportswear’s garment production workflow, working across screen printing, embroidery, and direct-to-film heat transfer processes. Most shifts involve setting up jobs, maintaining equipment, and keeping finished orders organized and quality-checked before they go out. The role averages 20 hours per week, with hours fluctuating based on production volume, so flexibility matters here.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the screen printer with screen cleaning, job setup, and order organization across active production runs.
• Assist the embroidery machine operator with machine setup, working toward the ability to run embroidery machines independently over time.
• Operate industrial heat presses to apply direct-to-film transfers onto finished garments with consistent placement and pressure.
• Perform quality control checks throughout the production process, catching defects before orders are packed and shipped.
• Maintain machinery in good working order through regular cleaning and attentive operation during shifts.
• Keep the production floor clean, organized, and running in a way that does not slow down other operators or hold up order completion.

What You Bring

• Ability to work independently once trained, without needing supervision to stay on task through a shift.
• Physical stamina to keep pace with machine operation throughout the workday.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with repetitive tasks where consistency directly affects output quality.
• Reliable transportation to the Kitchener, ON location, as this is a fully on-site role with no remote option.
• A clean, professional approach to shared production spaces and shared equipment.

Why This Role

GMP Sportswear offers a part-time production assistant position that pays $18.00 per hour, with on-site parking, a store discount, and a casual dress environment. For someone looking to build hands-on production skills across multiple garment decoration disciplines, including screen printing workflow and embroidery machine operation, this role offers real cross-training that most entry-level positions do not. GMP Sportswear is looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible.

Apply now for the production assistant role at GMP Sportswear and bring your floor skills to a team that runs real production volume.