Serger Sewing Operator

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma products

401(k) plan and investments

Paid vacations and holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Serger Sewing Operator in Claremont, NC to read production tickets and operate serger machines for upholstery fabric. You will ensure accurate border stitching and alignment with the cover pattern, maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced setting.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of fabric sewing experience for premium upholstery, with strong attention to detail. Benefits include industry-leading discounts and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fabric sewing for upper-end upholstered furniture.
• Experience producing upper-end upholstery fabric sewing in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand production tickets and interpret simple sewing instructions.
• Operate serger sewing machine to sew inside border stitching on upholstery fabric.
• Ensure sewing is straight and aligned with the cover pattern with no dropped stitches.

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Sutter Street

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

TheSerger Sewing Operator position is located inClaremont, NC. You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Read and understand production tickets and be able to interpret simple sewing instructions commonly placed in a sewing manual.
• Operate serger sewing machine to sew inside border stitching on upholstery fabric while maintaining quality standards and production specifications.
• Making sure the sewing is straight and in alignment with cover pattern with no dropped stitches.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• At least 3-5 years of experience in fabric sewing for upper end upholstered furniture.
• Experience in production of upper-end upholstery fabric sewing in an upholstered furniture manufacturing environment.
• Work in a manufacturing and fast-paced environment.

We prefer some of these qualities as well…

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills-oral and written.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• Ability to lift, pull, and manipulate heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

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