Operator, Special Sew

Workwear Outfitters; Whites Creek (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental

Life and Disability coverage

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters is seeking a Special Sew Operator to support the production team on the 2nd shift. You will assist the Supervisor with daily activities, maintain workflow, and ensure consistent quality of finished goods.

The role requires sewing experience, good communication, and the ability to multitask and work overtime when needed. You must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stay on your feet for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Sewing experience is required.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain quality.
• Familiarity with AS/400, MOJO, email, and Excel preferred.
• Good attendance record required.
• Ability to multitask.
• Overtime may be required.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor in daily activities.
• Keep workflow and processes in the department.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Maintain a high standard of quality for our customers.

Skills

Sewing experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

AS/400

MOJO

Excel

Attendance

Multitasking

Overtime

Lifting 40 lbs

Tools

AS/400

MOJO

Email

Microsoft Excel

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 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 employs more than 5,800 people 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, 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.

What You Will Do as a Special Sew Operator:

• Assist the Supervisor in the daily activities.
• Keep workflow and processes in the department.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Maintain a high standard of quality for our customers.

HOURS

2nd shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Some daily overtime and work on Saturdays may be required.

How You Will Make a Difference:

As a Special Sew Operator, you make a difference by blending technical precision with critical problem-solving. You ensure the integrity, durability, and visual perfection of materials, elevating the production line with your specialized skills. You drive value and impact in your role through the following core areas: handling complex materials, maintaining quality standards, operating specialized machinery, and boosting team productivity.

Skills for Success:

• Sewing experience required.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Must be able to work as a team and be quality-minded.
• Knowledge of AS/400, MOJO, email, and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Associate must have a good attendance record.
• Associate must be able to multitask.
• Work overtime when needed.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and be on your feet for long periods of time.