Sewing Associate

Kimball International; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International in Salem, Indiana is seeking Sewing Operators to perform daily sewing and assembly tasks across a range of processes. You will ensure thread accuracy, pull parts, and follow scheduling procedures to maintain steady production and high quality workmanship.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sewing guidelines, and a strong safety culture, with opportunities to learn setup and preventive maintenance on sewing equipment and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial sewing experience required.
• Follow sewing guidelines and meet deadlines.
• Top-stitch capability or willingness to learn.
• Meet volume demands with quality output.
• Work well in a team to achieve productivity goals.
• Adapt to a managed change culture.
• Good relationship builder.
• Motivate and collaborate in a team setting.
• Read and follow directions.
• Learn setup and preventative maintenance of sewing equipment.
• Identify nonconformances.
• Participate in a team environment.
• Support a Behavior Based Safety program.
• Proven safe and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform sewing and assembly following guidelines and pre-set processes.
• Check thread charts to ensure the proper thread is used.
• Pull parts from transportation tubs.
• Follow proper scheduling procedures.
• Inspect finished work for quality and workmanship standards.
• Document necessary information.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Safety awareness

Fast learner

Quality oriented

Attendance reliability

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique.

Job Description

Sewing Operators will perform daily tasks using a range of skills including:

• Perform all necessary sewing and assembly activity following sewing guidelines and pre-set processes
• Check thread charts to ensure the proper thread is being used
• Pull Parts from transportation tubs
• Follow proper scheduling procedures
• Inspect finished work for compliance to quality and workmanship standards
• Document necessary information

Job Requirements

• Previous Commercial Sewing Experience is REQUIRED
• Ability to follow general sewing guidelines and meet on-time expectations and deadlines
• Ability to top-stitch is very desirable or ability to learn top stitch process
• Ability to meet volume increase demands with good quality
• Ability to work within a team environment to meet productivity goals
• Ability to adapt to a managed change culture environment
• Good relationship builder
• Ability to motivate and work effectively in a team setting
• Ability to read and follow directions
• Quick to learn set up & preventative maintenance of sewing machine equipment
• Able to comprehend and follow sewing processes
• Ability to identify nonconformance
• Able and willing to participate in and support a team environment
• Enjoy working within a Behavior Based Safety program environment
• Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe / responsible behavior, and a positive performance record (including attendance)

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

VISA Sponsorship

Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g.. H-1B)

Posting Location

92 KII Salem-00058