Work with Worx!

Are you committed to fair labor standards and passionate about social responsibility?

Have you dreamed of running your own organization – an organization with the mission of changing the world? Are you enthusiastic and have experience in the apparel or print industries? If the answers to these questions are “yes”, we need to talk! In exchange for your skill, dedication and passion to change the world, you will be paid to shape the development of an exemplary company where you will participate in ownership.

Built on a social co-operative foundation of democratic principles and labor equity, WorX is a truly unique co-operative company that fulfills a market demand for apparel embellishment using fair labor, fair trade and environmental standards. Before applying, please browse our site for more information on the vision, mission, and details of this exciting opportunity.

The company seeks an enthusiastic, passionate believer in the anti-sweatshop movement who has the potential to become a cooperative owner for its Worcester, MA location. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing print production and performing hands-on technical print operations. The ideal candidate will be mechanically minded, self-directed, self-motivated, and have an excellent eye for detail.

Digital Press Operator

Production Artist

The company seeks an enthusiastic, passionate believer in the anti-sweatshop movement who has the potential to become a member of our co-operative business. The successful candidate will be responsible for print production and performing hands-on manual print operations. The ideal candidate will be mechanically minded, self-directed, self-motivated, and have an excellent eye for detail.

Responsibilites:

• Create and edit design layouts for apparel and promotional products
• Coordinate effective staging of jobs to be printed, review work order and specifications to confirm accuracy and print quality
• Inspect pre-press materials and printed products at various stages of production to ensure conformance to specifications, applying knowledge of print techniques
• Monitor performance against production standards, objectives, and budget
• Manage embellishment vendors ensuring accurate artwork, orders, and embellishment inventory
• Provide ongoing input into the company’s processes for continuous improvement, increased efficiency, and cost reduction

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Graphic Design or at least 5 years of relevant work experience in apparel printing trade
• Strong working knowledge of print production techniques
• Good computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong math, reading, and color management skills
• A team player with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision to achieve deadline driven results
• Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced deadline driven environment
• Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Have a strong bias for action with a “get the job done” attitude
• Flexibility – Ability to work varied hours as needed to ensure successful completion of production

If you’re looking to make a difference as a co-op member, please submit your resume and cover letter to people@worxprinting.coop

Small Package Packing and Shipping

Responsibilities:

The company seeks an enthusiastic, passionate believer in the anti-sweatshop movement who has the potential to become a member of our co-operative business. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving and prepping orders for production team, matching finished products to packing slips and fulfilling orders through online shipping software. The ideal candidate will be familiar with internet shipping, self-directed, self-motivated, and have an excellent eye for detail.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; college welcome
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn new and emerging online shipping methods
• 2+ years’ business experience with online package shipping
• Possess strong math and reading skills
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable assistance
• Have outstanding attention to detail, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrate sound business judgment, strong decision making, and superior written and verbal communication skills
• Have a strong sense of urgency with a “get the job done” attitude Have read, understood and enthusiastically commit to the core mission of the Cooperative
• Work to advance the anti-sweatshop movement through day to day leadership of the Cooperative
• Help coordinate effective staging of jobs to be printed, receive finished, printed goods and match up to packing slips before packaging and shipping orders
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow safety regulations
• Be committed to and passionate about the anti-sweatshop movement with a desire to build a business around social responsibility and fair labor practices

If you’re looking to make a difference as a co-op member, please submit your resume and cover letter to people@worxprinting.coop