What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewer - Upholstery Plant position at Gabriella White?
The Sewer brings upholstery to life, operating industrial sewing machines to skillfully join cut fabric pieces and craft high-quality furniture coverings. In this role, you’ll sew pull bands, add welts, and help shape the look and feel of our finished products. If you love precision, take pride in your craftsmanship, and enjoy seeing your work become part of beautifully finished furniture, this is your kind of role.
Who We Are
Gabriella White is home to our family of brands - Gabby, Summer Classics, and Wendy Jane. We are growing in all areas of the business and are proud to be family-owned and operated since 1987. Together, we furnish life's best moments, from the everyday to the exceptional. We are united by our vision as well as our collective spirit, and our culture is shaped by our core values: Dedication – Enthusiasm – Synergy – Integrity – Goal-Oriented – Nimble, or simply put DESIGN.
As a premier innovator, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury furniture and accessories, our brands are loved by designers and design-minded consumers for creating timeless outdoor living and transitional, eclectic furniture and accessories for every part of the home. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team and grow together.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with match after 12 months
- Employee Assistance Program and Chaplain Services for emotional and mental well-being
- Paid benefit time off, including sick, vacation, parental, and holidays
- Generous discounts on our exceptional products.
What You Do
- Operates sewing machine to prepare and sew upholstery covers, trim, etc. for mounting.
- Cuts stacks of upholstery fabric to specifications, working from templates or patterns.
- Sews flat work, cushions, leather and waterfall skirts.
- Plans material usage to minimize waste.
- Assists in additional housekeeping duties for department including dusting and mopping as needed to ensure safety.
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
How You’re Measured
- Efficiency Rate
- Repair Rate
What You Bring
- Three or more years of experience as a sewing machine operator, preferably in a manufacturing or production setting.
- Ability to read documentation and translate that information into a finished product.
- Exceptional hand-eye coordination and detail-oriented
- Ability to top stitch and saddle stitch.
- Ability to flow match pieces that are sewn together.
- Ability to sit and sew for majority of a shift.
- Good attendance and demonstrated work ethic required.