Operator, Embroidery

Workwear Outfitters; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters in Nashville, Tennessee seeks an entry-level garment sewing/embroidery operator. You check in garments on arrival, load designs via computer, hoop items, and prep for the next run; you operate machines, trim backing, and learn to adjust tensions for better sewing quality.

The role requires high attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the capacity to work with others in a positive manner.

Qualifications

• Basic sewing/embroidery exposure is helpful but not required.
• Basic communication skills in English and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Check in garments on arrival.
• Load design onto the machine via computer.
• Hoop garment and prep for the next run.
• Operate machines, trim backing, and adjust tensions.
• Maintain safety and a clean, efficient workspace.

Skills

Sewing

Embroidery

English basics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Read instructions

Mathematics basics

Overtime flexibility

Quality control

Job description

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with over $800 million in sales and we employ more than 5,800 people in facilities spanning the globe.

Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Walls®, Liberty ®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, and Horace Small®. Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel.

Our Purpose: “We champion and empower workers who make our world work better”

Major benefits include medical, vision and dental, Life and Disability coverage.

Other benefits included: 401K, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and many others.

REQUIREMENTS

• Sewing / embroidery experience is helpful but not required.
• Basic communication skills to include reading, speaking, and understanding English and basic math skills.
• The physical ability to stand and walk up to 100% of the work shift.
• The physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities required of the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires a high attention to detail and quality.
• This position requires demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work with others in a positive manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must follow directions well.
• Ability to work overtime – including work on weekends, when needed.
• Good attendance is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check in garments when they arrive.
• Load design onto the machine via computer
• Hoop garment or item while the machine is running, prepping for the next run
• Operate machines while trimming the backing
• Learn how to adjust tensions for better sewing quality
• Fix errors if needed on items
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are necessary for this job.
• Maintains a safe, efficient, and clean work environment that shows pride in Workwear, and is worthy of sharing with visitors at all times.

HOURS

1st shift hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. OT may be required daily and on Saturday