Seasonal Sewing Machine Operator Sewist

Petite Plume; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Overtime potential

Seasonal employment through December

Job summary

Petite Plume is seeking a Sewing Specialist to fulfill custom monogram orders in our Richmond, VA warehouse. This full-time, seasonal role requires proficiency with sewing machines, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects during peak holiday periods.

Starting pay is $20/hour with a $1.00/hour differential for second shift; overtime may be required during peak weekends through December.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a sewing machine operator.
• Experience in high-capacity sewing roles.
• Detail oriented with strong quality assurance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial sewing machines efficiently.
• Set up sewing machines and select thread and fabric for each job.
• Use an industrial iron and steamer.
• Ensure exceptional quality control before and after production.
• Balance multiple projects without sacrificing efficiency.

Skills

Sewing machine operation

Quality control

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Industrial iron

Steamer

Rulers

Pins

Job description

About Petite Plume:

Petite Plume is a high growth luxury sleepwear company sold primarily by DTC with a presence in nearly 600 points of sale including Neiman Marcus, Maisonette, Nordstrom and more! We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. We value our teams and want them to grow with us. If you're looking for a place that values hard work, strong relationships, and diverse ideas — all while having fun together — Petite Plume is the place for you! This is a great opportunity to come in as a Sewing Machine Operator (Sewist) in a fast-growing, luxury apparel company during our busy holiday season. We are a fast-growing luxury sleepwear company with a warehouse located in Richmond, VA. **

The Role and Your Impact:

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to add to our team working full-time hours as a Sewing Specialist to fulfill custom monogram orders. We are looking for someone with the knowledge, expertise and initiative to help us build out our current monogram capacity. This position would require overtime and possible weekends through peak. We will provide initial training on our machines and we expect you to be highly proficient at sewing already, a self-starter, and have the ability to keep multiple balls in the air at once. Our customer's satisfaction is of utmost importance, so being detail oriented and checking for quality assurance will also be key in this role. The sky's the limit for the right motivated and hardworking individual! If you think this is the right position for you, then we'd love to hear from you! **

** What You Will Do:

Machine Operation

• Operate commercial sewing machines in an efficient manner
• Set up sewing machines and select the thread and fabric that will be used for each job
• Use an industrial iron and steamer

Quality Control and Project Management

• Exceptional quality control of product before and after production
• Able to achieve reasonable production output based on daily mix of production (pocket removal and replacement)
• Balance multiple projects without sacrificing efficiency
• Exceptional attention to detail while using rulers, seam rippers, pins, and other sewing equipment

What Experience You Need:

• At least 1 full year's experience as an experienced sewing machine operator
• Must have previous experience working in high-capacity sewing roles **

** What Will Make You Successful

• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to communicate regularly and professionally with other teams
• Ability to work with multiple types of fabrics and patterns
• Must be detail oriented and meticulous
• Must be dependable and have reliable transportation
• Must be able to work unsupervised

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting pay: $20/hour.
• Shift differential: +$1.00/hour if hired for 2nd shift.
• Schedule: This is a temporary, seasonal position through the end of December. Overtime will be required during the weekend of Black Friday into Cyber Monday, with potential for other weekend dates through peak.
• Holiday pay: This seasonal position is not eligible for holiday pay, paid time off, or other company benefits.