Operator, Embroidery

OOBE, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters seeks a sewing operator to support garment production. Responsibilities include checking in garments, loading designs, operating sewing machines, and ensuring quality through tension adjustments.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have basic English skills and be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work overtime including weekends when needed.

Qualifications

• Sewing or embroidery experience is helpful but not required.
• Basic reading, speaking, and math skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Check in garments when they arrive.
• Load design onto the machine and prepare for the next run.
• Operate machines and trim backing.
• Learn tension adjustments for sewing quality.
• Fix errors as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and show pride in Workwear.

Skills

Sewing

Basic English

Attention to detail

Team player

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

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 more than 5,800 employees 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®, Horace Small®, CritiCore®, and OOBE®. 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”