Sewing Operator (Weekday)

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations & holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in Booneville, MS is seeking a Sewing Operator to sew fabric covers for upholstered furniture. You will operate a sewing machine, maintain 1/2 inch seams, and ensure accuracy and pace to meet production targets.

The role is onsite with benefits including health coverage, a 401(k), and paid time off. Candidates should have at least 1 year of sewing experience, attention to detail, and strong English reading/writing skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sewing experience in production of upper-end upholstery.
• Must be able to read and understand simple sewing instructions.
• Good oral and written communication in English; detail-oriented and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work habits and adhere to PPE standards.
• Follow Williams-Sonoma policies with professionalism and integrity.
• Lift sew-kit bundles weighing 25–50 pounds.
• Operate sewing machine with 1/2 inch seams and straight lines.
• Ensure corners are 90 degrees and bundles proceed for inspection.
• Meet or exceed 90% efficiency and quality requirements for covers.

Skills

Sewing experience

Attention to detail

Reading sewing instructions

English literacy

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Booneville, MS

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, operations, customer service, procurement, safety, analytics, inventory, risk management, maintenance, personalization, loss prevention, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain.
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi.
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture.
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.

The operator will use a sewing machine to join, reinforce, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of fabric into covers for upholstered furniture. Sewing operators will sew pre-cut fabric pieces per the quality specifications and Standard Operating Procedures for the assigned position, at a pace sufficient to achieve stated production efficiency requirements.

Sewing Operator (Weekday)

position is located in Booneville, MS.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will.

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce and adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment standards of the company throughout the facility.
• Always adhere to the policies of Williams-Sonoma while performing any duties as assigned with a positive attitude and willing spirit to assist others in the department, facility, and the organization. Always acting with professional courtesy and the highest integrity.
• The associate will obtain sew-kit bundles weighing approximately 25-50 pounds from the designated delivery basket or area.
• Using a sewing machine, the operator will adhere to established sewing standards, including ½ inch seams, while keeping seams straight and in alignment with the cover pattern while assuring there are no drop stitches and tabs are sewn correctly per the Standard Operating Procedures for the assigned position.
• The selected candidate must assure that corners are sewn at 90-degree angles and not rounded and place the finished cover back into the bundle for inspection and further processing.
• The selected candidate will sew covers that meet the expected quality requirements of Sutter Street Manufacturing at a sufficient pace to meet or exceed the stated productivity requirements of 90% efficiency for the operation.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• At least 1 year of sewing experience in production of upper-end upholstered furniture.
• This is an onsite and in office role.
• The associate must be able to pay attention to detail, work with their hands, and have experience in reading and understanding simple sewing instructions commonly placed in a sewing manual and possess the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure productivity requirements are met.
• Must have good communication skills both oral and written as well as the ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills including ability to work independently with little supervision.

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3 years of sewing experience in an upper-end upholstery manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• Ability to frequently lift bags weighing 25-60lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for 10-hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required to sew covers.
• Ability to bend and twist as required to acquire and bundle kits.

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance.
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com.
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required).

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