Sewing Operator I

Responsible for the flow of raw and finished materials to meet production standards and schedules, and assures all work is done in a safe and in a quality manner. Responsibilities include sewing pre-cut pieces of material together, zippers, and piping using various industrial sewing machines to create apparel per contract specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attributes:
  • Able to shifts jobs when needed, to help fulfill production needs.
  • Maintains work schedule at hire date.
  • Adheres to the Organization’s values.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned when needed.
• Production & Quality system Requirements:
  • Understands the ISO quality statement and ISO objectives.
  • Can explain how they contribute positively to Goodwill of the Finger Lakes’ Quality system.
  • Follows’ all written procedures, processes and work instructions.
  • Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area.
  • Reports all potential product issues to supervisor or team lead.
  • Follows the Non-Conforming material procedures.      
    

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.  The requirements 

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Industrial sewing experience preferred.

Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Communicates effectively with groups of managers, employees, customers and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables, as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be reasonably mobile. The employee must have the use of hands and arms and be able to work in a variety of situations, some of which require sitting, standing, and the movement of material down a production rail. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, depending on job assignment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently work near moving mechanical parts or be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Veteran/Disability