Sewing Machine Operator

Leaders Furniture; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 17,115 - 24,377; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive pay scale

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k plan with employer match

Life insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee discounts

Company cookouts

Job summary

A long-standing furniture manufacturer in Largo, Florida is seeking an experienced Sewing Machine Operator to join their team. The role involves sewing fabric for cushions and pillows while maintaining quality standards. Successful candidates will have 5 to 10 years of experience in high-volume sewing. The company offers a generous benefits package, including progressive pay, medical coverage, 401k matching, and a positive work atmosphere. This position is full-time with hours set at four 10-hour days.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years working in a high-volume sewing position is highly desired.
• Ability to follow established procedures in sewing.

Responsibilities

• Sew cut patterns using various sewing machines.
• Maintain workflow and prioritize rush orders.
• Inspect finished units for quality standards.

Skills

Industrial sewing expertise

Ability to operate sewing machines

Quality inspection skills

Teamwork and communication

Job description

We are adding to our sewing team!

We are looking for an experienced, talented industrial Sewing Machine Operator! We offer a great atmosphere where pay rates are increased as you produce more. We need positive, hard‑working individuals to join the Leaders Cushion shop to help us create beautiful spaces for our customers and fulfil their dreams! We are committed to building a happy customer the first time, and our cushion shop finishing team is essential to our success!

Leaders Furniture® is a 54‑year‑old, financially stable, multi‑branch retail and wholesale furniture company currently looking for strong, self‑motivated individuals to join our Team. We compete to win as a team every day. To be successful in this role, you must be proactive in meeting our production schedule and customers’ expectations of quality.

Position Summary

As a Sewer you will sew cut patterns and follow established procedures in the efficient operations of the sewing team.

Essential Duties

• Receive and follow the direction of the Sewing and Finishing Team Supervisor.
• Operate various sewing machines.
• Properly use and maintain your sewing machine.
• Sew fabric for cushions and pillows according to cut patterns and established quality standards.
• Maintain the workflow by order date.
• Acknowledge and prioritize rush orders.
• Inspect units and finished units for any flaws or structural defaults.
• Complies with all safety regulations and maintains the workstation in a neat, clean orderly fashion.

Experience

5 to 10 years working in a high‑volume sewing position is highly desired.

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of working while seated

Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25lbs

Repetitive motion

Employment at Leaders is a positive and enjoyable career opportunity for qualified individuals. Most of our team has been with us for over 5 years. Our employees enjoy a generous benefits package including;

Benefits

• Progressive pay scale
  • Earn more than the industry average after 30 days
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options available
• 401k plan with up to 30% employer match
• Life insurance
• Direct deposit available
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Employee discounts
• Company cookouts
• $15.06 per hour with an additional hourly pay incentive based on team production metrics.
• 4 days per week, 10 hour days