Sewing Machine Operator

Leaders Furniture; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive pay scale

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401k plan with up to 30% employermatch

Life insurance

Direct deposit available

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee discounts

Company cookouts

Job summary

Leaders Furniture seeks an Industrial Sewing Machine Operator to join the cushion shop and help craft cushions and pillows. You will sew according to cut patterns, follow established procedures, and work in a high-volume environment.

The role requires operating sewing machines, maintaining equipment, and meeting production targets with a positive, proactive approach. Benefits and a progressive pay scale are offered as part of the package.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in high-volume sewing position is highly desired.
• Operate various sewing machines.
• Follow established procedures in efficient sewing operations.

Responsibilities

• 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 quality standards.
• Maintain the workflow by order date.
• Acknowledge and prioritize rush orders.
• Inspect units and finished units for flaws or defects.
• Comply with safety regulations and keep the workstation neat and orderly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Hard-working

Self-motivated

Proactive

Team player

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

We are adding to our sewing team!

We are looking for a talented industrialSewing 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 creating a happy customer the first time and our cushion shop finishing team is essential to our success!

Leaders Furniture® is a 55-year-old, financially stable, multi-branch retail 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:

1 to 2 years working in high volume sewing position 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;

• 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 production metrics.
• 4 days per week, 10 hour days