Sewer 1 - 1st Shift

Haworth, Inc; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

144 hours Paid Time Off Accrual by pay

Bonus opportunities

Opportunity for overtime

Job summary

Haworth, Inc. is seeking a Sewer I for 1st shift in Conover, NC. The role focuses on operating single and double needle machines, performing set-ups, adjustments, and quality checks to meet Haworth standards.

Ideal candidates have two years of industrial sewing experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a readiness to work overtime or weekends as needed. Join a company with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training up to 12 months.
• Two years' experience with operating industrial sewing machines.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily and weekly workload requirements in the department.
• Perform quality inspections and use precision measuring tools to ensure Haworth standards.
• Sew on single, top, or double needle machines and produce quality sewn sets.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist with housekeeping and preventive maintenance of the work center.
• Lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, with assistance as needed.
• Complete relevant paperwork and adapt to rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Skills

Sewing

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Job Title: Sewer 1 - 1st Shift - Conover, NC

Posting Start Date: 8/20/26

Company Overview

We Look Forward to Meeting You!

We know finding the right job that fits your life is important. If you're looking for a manufacturing role in a company that offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, stability, competitive wages, and growth opportunities, then Haworth is the place for you! Regardless of your skill level or background, we believe everyone can contribute to our company's success. We value our members and invest in their development and well-being to help them succeed.

In business for more than 70 years, Haworth is a family-owned, global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. In addition to our heritage of innovative design and quality products, we are proud of our members who have contributed to our company's success and stability.

You're looking for a good job, and we're looking for good people. Let's meet!

Here at Haworth, our Members enjoy the following benefits from their first day of employment:

• 401K with company match
• 144 hours Paid Time Off Accrual by pay period
• Bonus opportunities
• Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Sewer I - Conover to join our team in Conover.

Performs and has primary responsibility for operations of single and double needle, top stitch, boarder, and serge machines, including, but not limited to, complex set up, adjustments, and operation of various sewing machines. Ability to produce quality (as defined by Haworth quality standards) complex parts per blueprints, product orders, and engineering specifications, within tolerance. Performs necessary quality checks, practices machine preventive maintenance, and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly work load requirements.
• Performs inspections and additional quality checks per inspection instructions, utilizing precision measuring instruments, such as ruler, and tape measure ensuring Haworth quality specifications are met. May repair flaws in product, evaluate errors and present findings to the department supervisor.
• Ability to sew on one ore more of the following; single needle (flat stitch machine), top stitch machine or double needle machine.
• Produces quality sewn sets out of fabric and vinyl.
• Follows all safety requirements and communicates any safety concerns. Participates with physical activities, engages in exercises to be more agile to move around.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing various housekeeping duties, including work center preventive maintenance.
• Frequently loads, unloads, pulls, and/or positions materials/parts, weighing up to 20 pounds, occasionally more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partner[s]), requiring bending, lifting, reaching, pulling, pushing, and/or twisting.
• Completes appropriate paperwork.
• Performs all duties as assigned to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements.
• Flexes work schedule as business demands; may work more than eight hours per day and/or forty hours per week, including weekends and/or holidays.
• Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Do you meet these qualifications?

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent (equivalent is defined as equivalent degree OR job-specific work experience OR combination of education and job-specific work experience; three years job-specific work experience equals one year of formal education).
• Up to twelve months' on-the-job training required.

WORK REQUIREMENTS and EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience with operating industrial sewing machines.

ENVIRONMENTAL and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants.
• Large machinery and equipment used in work area.
• Eye protection required; hearing protection may be required.
• Lifts material/product weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more, and/or moves material/product weighing various amounts (assistance given with heavier objects).
• Walks, bends, twists, turns, and lifts while performing functions of position.
• Constant mental and visual alertness required to avoid potential serious injury to self and others in work group.

Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position. required.

Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:

• Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to sew fabrics, vinyl, and leather for upholstered furniture.
• Ability to adhere to any documentation accompanying the work to be done i.e. specifications, specific instruction
• Ability to work as contributing member within team environment.
• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 50 pounds.

*Please be aware that applicants will only be considered for the shift they have selected as their available working hours.

Haworth Values

At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

EEO / ADA Statement

As an EEOemployer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.

Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review. Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.