TRC - Production Worker 1 - Dnk

The Resource Center; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resource Center in Dunkirk, NY is seeking a sewing production worker to join our manufacturing team. This role involves stitching straps and pouches using a commercial sewing machine, performing basic bench assembly, and trimming components to quality standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; sewing experience helpful but not required. We offer a stable workplace in a community-focused organization with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of sewing or production machinery desired, but not required.
• Factory production work experience desired.
• Must be able to follow instructions and shop rules.

Responsibilities

• Sewing a variety of straps and pouches in different colors and lengths.
• Use a Commercial sewing machine to perform the following: Basic bench assembly, bar-tacking, stud/post machine, snap-cap machine, trimming.

Skills

Sewing basics

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

407 E Chestnut St, Dunkirk, NY 14048, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Resource Center has been providing services to persons with disabilities in the Chautauqua County area since 1958. From our humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to thousands of persons with all types and levels of disabilities.

The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll.

The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.

FUNCTION:

• Sewing a variety of straps and pouches in different colors and lengths.
• Use a Commercial sewing machine to perform the following:
• Basic bench assembly
• bar-tacking, stud/post machine
• snap-cap machine
• trimming

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of sewing or production machinery desired, but not required.
• Factory production work experience desired.
• Must be able to follow instructions and shop rules.

The Resource Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, military status, domestic violence status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, physical or mental disability, any other category protected by law, or any other non-job related characteristic. As needed, The Resource Center will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities to employees and applicants whenever such accommodation would not create an undue hardship or a safety concern in the conduct of TRC’s operations.

407 E Chestnut St, Dunkirk, NY 14048, USA