Seamstress/Tailor

Alamar Uniforms; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with companycon

Flexible benefits

Employee discount

Vacation and Personal Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Job summary

GALLS is seeking a Seamstress/Tailor to alter uniforms, operate heat presses, and perform precise sewing with industrial machines. Based in Tallahassee, FL, you will read customer needs, take measurements, and ensure accuracy for every alteration.

The role requires reading work instructions in English, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication. GALLS offers solid benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow in a busy, public-safety uniform business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous alterations experience preferred; training provided.
• Experience with industrial sewing machines preferred; training provided.
• Ability to read work instructions in English.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods, bend, lift, and stretch

Responsibilities

• Read customer needs per the Work Instruction Document.
• Take measurements and mark garments for alterations.
• Operate a heat press safely and efficiently.
• Perform sewing, alterations, and embellishments (patches, name strips, striping).
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Read English instructions

Quality-focused

Stand or sit for long periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Seamstress/Tailor

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.

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 You Send Our Way

• Your resume, highlighting your education, experience, and skills

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 reimbursementDaily Pay: up to 50% of your pay