Branch Production Associate

Alamar Uniforms; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Flexible benefits

Employee discount

Vacation & personal time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Job summary

GALLS, LLC is hiring a Branch Production Associate (Tailor/Seamstress) to alter uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals. You will ensure measurements and fittings are completed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities include reading work instructions, taking measurements, operating a heat press, sewing alterations, meeting production deadlines, and performing other duties as needed. High school diploma required; experience in alterations preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Previous experience in Alterations preferred. GALLS will train!
• Well-versed in industrial sewing machines, preferred. GALLS will train!
• Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
• Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused – you’re not happy with mistakes
• Solid communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Read and accurately identify the customer’s needs per the Work Instruction Document
• Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations, with the ability to problem-solve individual sizing issues
• Operate a heat press safely and efficiently
• Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency, to include taking up stride, lengthening/shortening tails on shirts, tapering shirts, adjusting waists, hemming trousers, mending tears, replacing zippers, applying patches, applying name strips, applying striping, and applying patches
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reading work instructions

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Heat press

Job description

About GALLS

GALLS, LLC is the largest and fastest-growing supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals, with a national presence in more than 80 locations. With over 50 years in the industry, it is easy to see why. We are PROUD to serve America’s public safety professionals by providing the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment, and solutions combined with great customer service.

Branch Production Associate

As a Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) at GALLS, you will be hands-on, altering the uniforms and equipment of our nation’s Public Safety professionals. You will ensure all measurements and fittings are completed properly, accurately, and efficiently so they can wear the uniform proudly. At GALLS, we are PROUD to Serve, and it all starts on our Production and Value-Added Service Team.

What You Will Do

• Read and accurately identify the customer’s needs per the Work Instruction Document
• Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations, with the ability to problem-solve individual sizing issues
• Operate a heat press safely and efficiently
• Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency, to include taking up stride, lengthening/shortening tails on shirts, tapering shirts, adjusting waists, hemming trousers, mending tears, replacing zippers, applying patches, applying name strips, applying striping, and applying patches
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

What You Will Bring

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Previous experience in Alterations preferred. GALLS will train!
• Well-versed in industrial Sewing machines, preferred. GALLS will train!
• Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
• Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused – you’re not happy with mistakes
• Solid communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation

What We Offer

• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily Pay: up to 50% of your pay