Hiring in Jacksonville, NC!
PART-TIME POSITION
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NOW HIRING — JACKSONVILLE, NC
Production
Specialist
Mission Essential Gear Company · 3421 Richlands Hwy Ste 1, Jacksonville, NC 28540
PAY RATE
$12–$17
Per hour, DOQ
HOURS / WEEK
15–30
Mon–Fri flexible
SIGN-ON BONUS
$500
Well-qualified candidates
START DATE
May 18
2026 — apply by May 1st
POSITION OVERVIEW
| JOB TYPE | Part-Time |
| HOURS | 15–30 hours per week |
| SCHEDULE | Monday–Friday, flexible between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| REQUIREMENT | Must be onsite no later than 9:00 AM |
| MINIMUM | 3 days per week / 15 hours minimum |
| PAY | $12–$17/hour (Dependent on Qualifications) |
| BONUS | $500 sign-on bonus for well-qualified candidates |
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
MEGC handles over 7,000 shipments annually for more than 40 contracted clients, printing up to 3,000 items per month. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on apparel decoration experience who executes with speed, consistency, and attention to detail.
| RESPONSIBILITY | NOTES |
| Operate and maintain DTG printing equipment | Core production skill — daily use |
| Prepare and process artwork for production | File prep, placement, and print-ready setup |
| Execute print jobs with accuracy and efficiency | Speed and consistency are equally important |
| Perform quality control on finished products | Every item checked before staging |
| Assist with order flow, staging & fulfillment | As needed based on production volume |
| Maintain a clean, organized production workspace | Standard end-of-shift expectation |
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
| SKILL AREA | DETAIL | INCENTIVE ADD-ON |
| Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printing | Highest priority — tested before approval | TIER 1 +$2.00/hr |
| Adobe Illustrator | File setup, vector work, print prep | TIER 2 +$1.50/hr |
| Embroidery Machine Operations | Setup, troubleshooting, file config | TIER 3 +$1.00/hr |
| Screen Print Operations | General screen print process knowledge | TIER 4 +$0.50/hr |
Incentive pay is cumulative. Candidates who qualify across multiple tiers earn all applicable add-ons simultaneously. Skills are tested and verified before any tier is approved. All incentives are in addition to the base hourly rate of $12–$17/hr.
WHAT WE OFFER
| ■ | Competitive hourly pay based on experience |
| ■ | Bi-weekly pay schedule |
| ■ | Flexible scheduling within business hours |
| ■ | Performance-based earning potential |
| ■ | Hands-on work in a fast-growing production environment |
| ■ | Opportunity to expand skillsets across multiple decoration methods |
TRAITS WE'RE LOOKING FOR
| 01 | Reliable. Self-driven individuals who show up ready to work |
| 02 | Attentive. Attention to detail and pride in output quality |
| 03 | Adaptive. Ability to operate in a fast-paced production setting |
| 04 | Perseverant. Strong work ethic and willingness to learn |
How to Apply
01
Submit your application. Send your experience, relevant work samples (if available), and a brief summary of your background in apparel decoration. Use the button below to email us directly — your email will be pre-filled with the job title and helpful prompts.
02
Skills assessment. Qualified applicants will be invited to complete a hands-on skills assessment to determine eligibility for incentive pay tiers.
03
Interview & testing dates. Provided to qualified candidates who apply before May 1st, 2026. Priority scheduling for early applicants. Tentative start date: May 18, 2026.