Overedge / Flanger (CAN)

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a sewing machine operator to join our manufacturing team. The role involves operating sewing equipment, following zone procedures, and ensuring panels are stitched to spec with appropriate labels and tickets.

Applicants should be able to stand at a sewing machine, lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain high efficiency in a Make-To-Order system. Training is provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Basic English reading/writing skills required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Previous sewing machine experience in an industrial environment is preferred and training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Push cart of panels to machine and follow Zone integrity.
• Remove panel from stack and position under sewing machine foot.
• Check ticket for sizing and measure panel.
• Activate machine and sew flange to panel and overcast edge in one operation around perimeter.
• Insert and sew in legal label and production ticket on every other panel; mark IDs on tickets.
• Add thread, replace needles, oil machine, and fix thread breaks as needed.
• Monitor stitching to detect defects and repair; inspect panels before and after sewing.
• Notify supervisor if defects are caused by machine malfunction.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Basic English

Reading/Writing skills

Education

High School graduate or GED

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

At Serta Simmons Bedding, we dare to dream and work differently. We’re proud to be one of the largest bedding manufacturers in North America and lead the way with our iconic brands - Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

When you join our company, you become part of winning team that is excited and committed to helping our customers get a good night’s sleep.

Fueled by care for our people and their safety, we provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, and employee perks, and most importantly, the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

Job Family

MFG

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Function

MFG

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Push cart of panels to machine/follow Zone integrity.
• Remove panel from stack and position with flange under sewing machine foot.
• Check ticket for sizing and measure panel
• Activate machine and sew flange to panel and overcast edge in one operation around perimeter of panel.
• Insert and sew in legal label and production ticket on every other panel. Mark ID on tickets
• As required: add thread, roll of flange material, replace needles, oil machine, fix thread breaks and aside scrap.
• Observe stitching to detect defects and repair accordingly and check panel before and after sewing for flaws in materials and stitching
• Notify production supervisor when defects are caused by machine malfunction.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Must stand at sewing machine however may walk as needed
• Must be able to lift to 20lbs
• Produce at level to maintain integrity of Make-To-Order System

Experience/Education

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Basic English, Reading/Writing Skills
• High School graduate or Equivalent / GED
• Previous sewing machine experience in an industrial environment preferred however will train.

Job Factors/Work Environments

Requires working at a minimum of 100% efficiency level. Work is repetitious and involves lifting product (up to 50lbs) on a regular basis. Work involves exposure to usual hazards found in a manufacturing environment.

Come Dream with Us!

When you join Serta Simmons Bedding, you become part of our 150-year legacy of sleep solutions with endless opportunities to impact our future for centuries to come. Once you’re here, you’ll be part of a winning company that invests and supports our team members’ career journeys. We offer competitive benefits, job training, learning and development, and other employee perks such as our employee discount on all products.

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy that discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (with or without reasonable accommodations), status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, or political affiliation is strictly prohibited.

SSH Bedding Canada Co. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations please indicate your needs on your cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.