Sewer - 1st Shift - Bruce, MS

Haworth, Inc; Bruce (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Bonus opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Haworth, Inc. seeks a Sewer for 1st shift in Bruce, MS to operate sewing machines and produce quality parts per blueprints and engineering specs.

The role requires four years of industrial sewing machine experience, ability to read production orders, and adherence to Haworth quality standards. Training on preventive maintenance and safety protocols is provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Four years experience operating industrial sewing machines.
• Able to read and interpret production orders and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate single- and double-needle sewing machines per production orders and engineering specifications.
• Perform first piece inspections and ongoing quality checks.
• Maintain machine setup and preventive maintenance; assist with minor repairs as needed.
• Follow safety and housekeeping procedures and document activities.

Skills

Industrial sewing machine operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Sewer - 1st Shift - Bruce, MS

Posting Start Date: 9/29/26

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
• Bonus opportunities
• Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Sewer to join our team in Bruce.

Performs and has primary responsibility for operations of single and double needle, top stitch, boarder, and serger 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 complex set-up (completed in approximately 30 minutes), adjustments and operation of various equipment, including, but not limited to, single- and double-needle sewing machines, per production orders and engineering specifications, to produce quality parts/materials of complex nature. Shares knowledge and expertise with others.
• Performs first piece inspections and additional quality checks per inspection instructions, utilizing precision measuring instruments, such as calipers and micrometers, ensuring Haworth quality specifications are met. May repair flaws in product.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance as required; makes adjustments as necessary and records maintenance information in log. Assists Maintenance with troubleshooting equipment problems and malfunction diagnostics to minimize machine downtime.
• Utilizes various manufacturing systems, via personal computer (PC) and keyboard/mouse.
• Monitors material usage and floor-stock to ensure inventory accuracy; reports discrepancies to appropriate parties.
• Verifies accuracy of production orders and Bills of Material (BOMs) to inform appropriate parties of any BOM inaccuracies.
• Tracks and records statistical process control (SPC) data into log as required, ensuring components meet quality standards.
• Follows all safety requirements and communicates any safety concerns.
• 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 50 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

• Four 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.
• PC and keyboard/mouse skills required.
• 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.