Operator, Sewing

Workwear Outfitters; Whites Creek (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters is seeking an Emblem Sew Operator to measure, mark, and sew emblems onto garments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will verify logo placements, fix errors, and ensure high-quality output while maintaining a tidy work area.

Responsibilities include reading option codes on worksheets, collaborating with team members, and working 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with possible overtime. Prior sewing experience is helpful but not required, and lifting up to 50 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• Sewing or embroidery experience is helpful but not required.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read option codes on Ready Service Worksheets.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work OT as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mark, and sew emblems to garments according to specifications.
• Check logo placements and options on garments.
• Fix errors on items as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Sewing/embroidery

Attention to detail

Basic math

Option codes

Teamwork

Reading English

Physical stamina

Multitasking

Job description

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative, authentic, market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations across industries, including automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee, with more than 5,500 employees across facilities worldwide.

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."

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

Other benefits included: 401 (k), Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more.

What You Will Do as an Emblem Sew Operator:

• Measure, mark, and sew emblems to garments according to specifications.
• Fix errors if needed on items
• Check logo placements, striping, pockets, and any other additional options on garments.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment that shows pride in Workwear Outfitters and is always worth sharing with visitors.

How You Will Make a Difference:

As an Emblem Sew Operator, you will make a difference by ensuring high-quality output (precision & quality control), maximizing production efficiency (speed & reliability), practicing proactive maintenance & problem-solving, and demonstrating dependability & team collaboration.

Skills for Success:

• Sewing/embroidery experience is helpful but not required.
• Basic communication skills including reading, speaking, and understanding English, and basic math skills
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work with others positively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to read and understand option codes on Ready Service Worksheets.
• Able to sit for 8 hours and work OT when necessary.
• Able to work as part of a team and possess good communication skills.
• Basic math skills for measuring and marking garments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

HOURS:

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