Flatwork Sewing Associate

Job Details

Job Location

Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

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 upholstery flatwork sewing experience required 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.