Job Description

As a Retail and Production Associate at Fuzzy Loon Designs, you’ll be an important part of both our storefront and production team. This hybrid role involves working directly with customers in our retail shop while also assisting with custom printing and order fulfillment. We don’t require prior experience, we’ll train the right person. What we’re looking for is someone who’s reliable, willing to learn, and comfortable using computers and various printing equipment.

Responsibilities

Retail & Customer Service

• Greet and assist customers in the storefront
• Process in-store purchases and manage customer pickups
• Stock, organize, and merchandise retail shelves
• Barcode and label new products for sale
• Keep the retail area clean, organized, and welcoming
• Learn to assist customers with custom order inquiries and guide them through placing personalized product requests (training provided)

Production & Order Fulfillment

• Assist with operating digital printing and engraving machines (including DTF printers, UV printer, laser engraver, DTG, sublimation, and more)
• Load and unload materials; monitor machine operation during print runs
• Perform machine setup tasks and switchovers
• Help with prepping, packaging, and shipping orders
• Conduct quality checks on printed or finished items
• Support inventory management (stock checks, putting away incoming shipments, restocking blanks, etc.)
• Working independently as orders come in to process them in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some computer skills (we use programs like Shopify, CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator and various RIP software—no experience required, but a willingness to learn is a must) Bonus if you have pervious experience using these programs.
• Ability to follow instructions, remember steps, and work independently once trained
• Attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Experience in retail, printing, or customer service
• Familiarity with any print or design equipment
• Creative mindset or interest in custom merchandise and gifts

Schedule

• We are looking for someone to work 10–20 hours per week
• Primarily hours would fall between between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, to support production and occasional retail coverage.
• Ideal shifts are in the 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM range, but we’re flexible and can accommodate a few longer or shorter shifts depending on availability.
• While we’re flexible with you setting your hours, we do need set a consistent weekly schedule (for example, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM).
• Occasional Saturday shifts are optional from 10:00am-4:00pm are also available once fully trained for additional hours.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $15–$18/hour, depending on experience.
• Paid via Bi-weekly direct deposit
• Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

About Us

Fuzzy Loon Designs is a small, family-owned business in Waite Park specializing in custom-printed gifts, apparel, stickers, tumblers, and more. We’re very casual, creative, and community-focused, so if you love working in a fun, hands-on environment where every day is a little different, we’d love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.