Flatwork Sewing Associate

Flatwork Sewing Associate

Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC 28602

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Description

This position operates a sewing machine, joining fabric pieces for upholstered furniture.

Essential Duties

• Adhere to established sewing standards
• Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics
• Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and attention to detail
• Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided
• Maintains equipment and work area in an orderly manner
• Sews Flatwork for different products, top stitch and welt
• Works with different types of sewing machines
• Must be able to work off production work ticket to sew fabric to request
• Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals
• Learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as needed
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous sewing experience a plus

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed
• Occasional lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 26-40lbs.