What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flatwork Sewing Associate position at Century Furniture?
Flatwork Sewing Associate
Century Upholstery Plant 2 - Hickory, NC 28601
Overview
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
Travel Percentage
None
Description
Summary Job Description
This position operates a sewing machine, joining fabric pieces for upholstered furniture.
Essential Duties
Adhere to established sewing standards
Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics
Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and attention to detail
Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided
Maintains equipment and work area in an orderly manner
Sews Flatwork for different products, top stitch and welt
Works with different types of sewing machines
Must be able to work off production work ticket to sew fabric to request
Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals
Learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as needed
Must follow all safety policies and procedures
Qualifications
Position Requirements
High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous sewing experience a plus
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks
Must be able to work in noisy environments
Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed
Occasional lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 26-40lbs.