About this role
We are adding to our sewing team!
We are looking for a talented industrial Sewing Machine Operator! We offer a great atmosphere where pay rates are increased as you produce more. We need positive, hard-working individuals to join the Leaders Cushion shop to help us create beautiful spaces for our customers and fulfil their dreams! We are committed to creating a happy customer the first time and our cushion shop finishing team is essential to our success!
Leaders Furniture® is a 55-year-old, financially stable, multi-branch retail furniture company currently looking for strong, self-motivated individuals to join our Team. We compete to win as a team every day. To be successful in this role you must be proactive in meeting our production schedule and customers’ expectations of quality.
Position Summary:
As a Sewer you will sew cut patterns and follow established procedures in the efficient operations of the sewing team.
Essential Duties:
- Receive and follow the direction of the Sewing and Finishing Team Supervisor.
- Operate various sewing machines.
- Properly use and maintain your sewing machine.
- Sew fabric for cushions and pillows according to cut patterns and established quality standards.
- Maintain the workflow by order date.
- Acknowledge and prioritize rush orders.
- Inspect units and finished units for any flaws or structural defaults.
- Complies with all safety regulations and maintains the workstation in a neat, clean orderly fashion.
Experience:
1 to 2 years working in high volume sewing position highly desired.
Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods of working while seated
Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25lbs
Repetitive motion
Employment at Leaders is a positive and enjoyable career opportunity for qualified individuals. Most of our team has been with us for over 5 years. Our employees enjoy a generous benefits package including;
- Progressive pay scale
Earn more than the industry average after 30 days
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options available
- 401k plan with up to 30% employer match
- Life insurance
- Direct deposit available
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Employee discounts
- Company cookouts
- $15.06 per hour with an additional hourly pay incentive based on production metrics.
- 4 days per week, 10 hour days