Sewing Operator

Rightfully Sewn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Rightfully Sewn in Kansas City, MO is seeking a skilled sewing professional for part-time work. The role requires at least 1 year of sewing experience or training from an approved program and emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

The position involves sewing production orders, maintaining a clean, efficient workspace, and participating in meetings. Candidates will collaborate with Line Supervisors to meet safety, quality, cost, and productivity

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sewing experience or training through an approved sewing program.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented mindset is required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Sew production orders according to the highest quality standards.
• Keep the sewing area clean and organized.
• Sewing efficiency and production sewing experience required or training through a program.
• Vacuum sewing machines weekly.
• Attend production meetings when necessary.
• Assist with quality control when necessary.
• Work with Line Supervisors to improve efficiency.
• Inform Line Supervisors when sewing equipment requires maintenance or supplies run low.
• Represent Rightfully Sewn at internal events as needed.

Skills

Extremely organized

Attention to detail

Communicative via email and in person

Independent worker

Willing to learn

Understand production scheduling

Open and honest demeanor

Education

Sewing program training

Tools

Sewing machines

Vacuum sewing machines

Job description

Career Opportunities with Rightfully Sewn

Careers At Rightfully Sewn

Rightfully Sewn is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 816-237-2029 or at [e-mail].

Rightfully Sewn is an exciting and unique organization that supplies high-quality American-produced sewn goods and creates jobs for under-served and vulnerable citizens who wish to learn vital job skills, located in Kansas City MO. We are looking for a skilled/trained commercial sewist to hire this quarter part-time. You must possess at least 1 year of experience or training through an approved sewing program and possess basic skills.

Responsibilities

• Sew production orders according to the highest quality standards;
• Keep the sewing area clean and organized.
• Sewing efficiency and production sewing must have at least 1-year experience or received commercial sewing training through a workforce development program
• Vacuum sewing machines weekly.
• Attend production meetings when necessary.
• Assist with quality control when necessary.
• Work with Line Supervisors to improve efficiency
• Inform Line Supervisors when sewing equipment requires maintenance or supplies are about to run out so more can be ordered; and
• Represent Rightfully Sewn at occasional internal events, such as tours and meetings.

Essential personal characteristics and skills

• Extremely organized and attentive to detail.
• Well-presented.
• Communicative via email and in person.
• Able to work on multiple projects.
• Able to work independently but feel empowered to ask questions when necessary.
• Willing to learn and implement advanced production techniques and other best practices.
• Understand production scheduling requirements and adhere to a production schedule.
• Possess an approachable, open and honest demeanor.
• Can meet or exceed metrics in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Committed to quality and Rightfully Sewn’s mission; and
• Willing to learn new things and adapt to a growing organization.

Salary

$15/hour

Hours

Full-time, Monday through Friday, Days