What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Operator position at SBI - Corsicana Mattress?
Summary/Objective:
The role of the Sewing Operator will operate and tend sewing machines to perform sewing operations. This includes joining and reinforcing of materials. Sewing machine operators handle work on a large scale as they are required to operate and tend to industrial machineries. Must meet hourly production goals, adhere to established safety and efficiency standards.
Essential Functions:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set and adjust machine controls and test for proper functionality before completing sewing projects.
- Follow order guidelines to complete sewing projects.
- Sew missing stiches/replacement parts according to repair instructions.
- Ensure finished product meets design, merchandising and quality standards.
- Reload machines with products.
- Sort, fold and stack materials.
- Meet production standards for completion of all assignments.
- Address any problems to ensure quality control including preventative maintenance per instructions and guidelines; reports defective materials and equipment.
- Utilize personal protective equipment and continuously adheres to safety guidelines.
- Participate in cross training opportunities to maximize operation effectiveness.
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
The employee is often required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies:
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Team interaction.
- Multi-tasking.
- Attention to detail.
Supervisory Responsibility: Not applicable
Work Environment:
Well-lit manufacturing shop environment generally exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), dust, odors, fumes. Noise level is moderate to loud.
Physical Demands:
Frequently required to lift 10 - 50lbs, sit for long periods of time, perform detailed and repetitious work using hand and eye coordination; use close vision skills
Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full Time 40/hr.
Travel: No travel required.
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED highly preferred.
- 1 -2 years’ experience in similar role.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to read instructions, understand and meet all guidelines.
- Good communication skills.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):
The employee will generally be housed in a non-climate controlled, well-lit environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Corsicana Mattress Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Corsicana Mattress Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Corsicana Mattress Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Corsican Mattress Company employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $15 - $16