Careers - Production Associate
Posted: January 1, 2026
Job Title: Dye Studio Fabric Associate
Department: Production
Status: Hourly, full-time, non-exempt
Schedule: Approximately 32 to 40 hours per week. Must be available to work in person during normal business hours between Monday through Friday, on site at our studio location in 63011, MO
Role Purpose: As a Production Associate, you will be a key part of our production team and will work directly to create our hand dyed fabric and thread lines.
About Colour and Cotton
Founded in 2016, Colour and Cotton is an artisan dye studio and needlework shop which supplies unique fabric, thread and other fibers for cross stitch, embroidery, needlework and crafts. We provide crafters with inspiring materials via a variety of retail and wholesale channels. Our new 10,000 square foot facility is set to open in late spring 2026, combining both our brick and mortar retail and production facilities. Colour and Cotton is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Overview
Do you consider yourself crafty? Do you enjoy working with your hands and seeing your creativity turn directly into finished products? Would you enjoy working in a creative and flexible atmosphere? And above all, would you enjoy being a part of a vibrant crafting community where you can have a first-hand positive impact on our customers by providing top-notch service and inspiringly colorful products?
A production position at Colour and Cotton may be a great fit for you!
Job Responsibilities
- As part of our production team, prepare base materials for dyeing, dye fabric and threads according to company techniques and specifications, and complete post-dyeing processing and packaging
- Provide production pipeline support including kit production, product assembly, backstock management, inventory, and other projects as assigned
- Ensure that high quality standards of products are consistently met
- Provide overflow support for other production and retail departments as needed, including but not limited to order fulfillment and retail/stock support
Candidate Qualifications
- Works independently with minimal supervision; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Perform tasks with accuracy and precision
- A positive, upbeat attitude and a desire to work as part of a team toward common goals
- Agile and flexible to strategize and ensure priorities are always in order – our product production cycles are fast-paced and flexible based on changing needs
- Strong mathematical skills and comfort with measuring various dimensions and weights accurately and dependably
- Ability to operate small manufacturing machinery following all proper safety precautions, including but not limited to: commercial thread/spool winder, commercial rotary iron, warehouse step ladder
- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed including mask, gloves, or cut-resistant gloves
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 suite of products
- Experience with Shopify, a plus
Physical Requirements
- Ability to both sit and stand for long periods of time, often for the majority of the work day
- Able to perform repetitive physical tasks, such as bending, handling small materials, reaching above shoulder, reaching outward
- Regularly lift and move lightweight objects up to 10 pounds; sometimes lift and move objects up to 25 pounds; occasionally push/pull items up to 50 pounds
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance, for eligible full-time positions
- 401(k) program with employer match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible schedule and casual dress code
- Employee product discount