Sewing Machine Operator

Leaders-Furniture; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k match

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Employee discounts

Company cookouts

Direct deposit

Progressive pay scale

4x10 schedule

Job summary

Leaders Furniture in Largo, FL is hiring a Sewing Machine Operator to join our Cushion Manufacturing Team. You will sew cut patterns, operate sewing machines, and follow established procedures to help produce high-quality cushions and pillows.

We offer a progressive pay scale, full benefits, 401k with employer match, paid vacations, and a schedule of four 10-hour days. Candidates with 1–2 years of high-volume sewing experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years sewing experience preferred.
• Able to operate sewing machines and follow patterns.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in the workspace.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow direction from Sewing and Finishing Team Supervisor.
• Operate various sewing machines.
• Maintain and properly use your sewing machine.
• Sew fabric for cushions and pillows according to patterns and quality standards.
• Maintain workflow by order date and prioritize rush orders.
• Inspect units for flaws or defects; ensure finish meets standards.
• Comply with all safety regulations; keep workstation neat and orderly.

Skills

Sewing

Machine operation

Quality standards

Safety compliance

Production scheduling

Job description

Sewing Machine Operator

Leaders Furniture Largo, Florida, United States

About this position

Position Title: Sewing Machine Operator

Location: Largo Florida

Department: Cushion Manufacturing Team

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Experienced

Compensation: 15.06 - $22.05

Description:

We are adding to our sewing team!

We are looking for a 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 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

Salary Information

$15.06 - $22.05