Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have an eye for color and passion for textiles and apparel? Do you take pride in your technical skills? Do you get excited about working on a team that consistently delivers detailed results?

Come and Join Us – a Company that CARES about our team! At Edwards, we care about our associates and our community. We know that our associates are the heartbeat of our company and we foster an environment that is fun, healthy and safe. Edwards is a family-friendly company that values a work-life balance for our associates and have a goal to create long-term employment by matching your talent to our opportunities.

Perks and Benefits at Edwards

• Starting Pay at $20/hour
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Great Paid Time Off package
• Excellent medical plan with options that best fit the associate and the associate’s family
• Dental (including orthodontia) and Vision Plan at NO COST to associates
• 401k (with generous company match - no vesting schedule)
• Others like tuition reimbursement and wholesale retail club membership
• We like to celebrate! – Celebrations (both Company-wide and departmental) take place throughout the year for achieving milestones and goals

What you can expect at Edwards - Edwards is a premier brand of quality apparel. We have 50+ years of successfully serving the uniform market with a collaborative work environment as the driver to reach it. Color and Testing Coordinator duties include helping to develop new, improved, and existing products with internal and external testing and color evaluation.

• Shift Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday, flexible with a 7:30am – 4:00pm schedule as well
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Job Description

This position is important in developing new, improved, and existing products with internal and external testing and color evaluation.

Here’s what you can expect in the way of specific job responsibilities as well as time allocation estimates:

Color Evaluation (60%)

• Frequently uses Spectrophotometer and light booth for color analysis
• Analyzes and communicates comments for lab dip & bulk submits
• Systematically enters color comments into the PLM system
• Reviews color and fabric development with the Manager discussing shade adjustments, color strategy, colorfastness, and hand feel
• Works closely with the Manager and Quality team to research customer returns
• Collects and returns inventory for color comparison
• Tactfully communicates with various internal departments regarding color updates as needed

Testing (20%)

• Develops, maintains, and captures all relevant product and fabric data for active production
• Systematically collects, organizes, prepares, and tests materials for conformance to specification
• Accurately records and maintains records of all testing and analysis data
• Plans work efficiently so that results are obtained in a timely fashion
• Routinely works on multitasking projects that are substantially different, requiring the ability to shift gears and prioritize accordingly
• Participates in lab problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Cleans, maintains and calibrates equipment as needed
• Tactfully communicates with internal/external parties to keep them informed as needed regarding samples and testing
• Collaboratively works with Quality team members to audit/test the incoming product to ensure performance and quality meet company standards
• Methodically collects inventory for testing research

Record Keeping: (20%)

• Maintains color approval books with updated approvals
• Files color submits, both approvals and rejections
• Tracks and maintains testing records performed
• Maintains and updates all filing and tracking records
• Handles shipping and tracking packages for development, testing, color, and industrial laundering

To be successful in this role, you need to have the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities:

• A high school diploma or GED, preferably some college courses
• Strong working knowledge of textile, apparel, and manufacturing, or demonstration of ability/aptitude to acquire the knowledge
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented professional
• Strong technical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and deliver results with excellent follow-through
• Proficient in knowledge of PC, including Microsoft Office. Experience with color management tools (hardware and software) a plus, or ability/aptitude for learning it
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to differentiate color shades

Our ideal Color and Testing Coordinator would carry out their responsibilities while displaying the following key behavioral competencies:

• Precision Result Focused – Focused on achieving accurate product development to ensure product expectations are met according to established criteria.
• Systematic Attentiveness – Thoroughly ensures all tasks are completed on time and without error utilizing current processes and procedures, including technology.
• Technical Problem Solver – Effectively and consistently problem-solve various product development issues to meet established timelines.
• Clear Communication – Communication is succinct and factual, based on product information that customers need (internal and external). Promptly provides information to stakeholders related to color, quality/product development issues.

Read more about us at under “About Edwards”

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