Seamstress

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Seamstress is responsible to alter and tailor uniforms to fit individual employees. Provide support to the wardrobe department to include: perform all tasks involved in the processing of uniforms inbound and out bound. Receiving, scanning, auditing, inspecting, and putting away garments from the cleaners, as well as shoes, and accessories. All duties are to be performed within guidelines of the Saracen Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform work assigned by department supervisor.
• Alterations to uniforms to include: lengthen or shorten the hems on pants and jacket/shirt sleeves, relocate buttons, press or iron as required
• Repairs to uniforms to include: replace buttons on coats, vests and shirts, etc.; replace waist adjuster on pants, repair rips, holes, zipper repair, etc.
• Work with other departments to assure a smooth transition for all new employees in receiving their uniforms.
• Mark, measure, embroider and alter uniforms as needed/required according to the employee’s measurements.
• Draft patter to fit employees when needed.
• File employee information cards.
• Clean and perform minimal repair work on sewing equipment as needed.
• Assist in Scanning and bagging garments to be sent to cleaners
• Assist in Receiving, auditing, and inspecting of garments form cleaners
• Restock garments returned from cleaners as well as accessories for re-use
• Assist in moving and carrying boxes of uniforms for delivery and storage as needed.
• Using a personal computer, delete non useable garments, send/receive dry cleaning and enter data for reports.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Provides exceptional service to all employees and communicates in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner at all times. Maintains a professional work environment with supervisors and staff.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
• Attend all necessary training meetings.
• Assist in other projects, as directed.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed. Hours are determined by 24-hour schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older upon employment
• High school diploma or its equivalency preferred.
• Two years of sewing and alternations work using industrial sewing machines, blind hemmer and serger required.
• Prior experience drafting patterns for making clothes and working on an embroidery machine preferred. Must be willing and able to learn pattern drafting and machine embroidery.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees and customers.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Applicants must be able to substantiate a safe driving record within the parameters acceptable to our liability insurance carrier.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees and customers.
• Must be able to be approved for and maintain a valid gaming license.
• Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation and drug screening.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations and be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino.
• Must have manual dexterity and ability to stoop, stand, bend, kneel and stretch arms above head.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.
• Must have the physical ability to work with extreme weather as well as the ability to lift 50lbs, to squat, stand or bend repeatedly.
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.

The Saracen Casino Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.