Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

GENESIS DISPOSABLES, LLC

27-Year Domestic Manufacturer of Disposable Medical Apparel & PPE

Now Hiring: Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Position

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Company

Genesis Disposables, LLC

Location

Frankfort, NY 13340 (Herkimer County)

Employment Type

Full-Time, On-Site

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay

$16.00/hour starting

Reports To

Production Manager

Experience

Minimum 1-year industrial sewing required

About Genesis Disposables

Genesis Disposables is a domestic cut-and-sew manufacturer of disposable medical apparel and PPE, operating from our 16,000 sq ft facility in Frankfort, NY for over 27 years. We produce isolation gowns, exam gowns, disposable scrubs, and specialty medical garments for healthcare facilities, distributors, and government buyers. Everything we sell is made in-house. We are growing and expanding our production team.

Position Summary

We are hiring an experienced Industrial Sewing Machine Operator to join our production floor. The role is hands-on, production-paced, and focused on consistent output and quality. You will operate single needle and serger/overlock machines to assemble disposable medical apparel from cut SMS nonwoven materials.

What You'll Do

• Operate single needle and serger/overlock industrial sewing machines to assemble medical garments according to specifications
• Sew components together (gowns, scrubs, exam wear, specialty items) at production pace while maintaining quality standards
• Inspect finished work for stitch quality, seam integrity, and visible defects; correct issues before passing to next station
• Perform routine machine adjustments: thread changes, tension adjustments, needle replacement, basic troubleshooting
• Keep work area, machine, and tools clean and organized throughout the shift
• Meet daily production targets while following all quality and safety procedures
• Communicate with the Production Manager about material issues, machine problems, or production blockers
• Support cross-training on additional machines and product lines as needed

What You Need

Required

• Minimum 1 year of industrial sewing experience (production environment, not home/hobby sewing)
• Proficient on single needle industrial machines
• Proficient on serger/overlock machines
• Ability to read and follow basic production specifications and quality standards
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

• Prior experience sewing nonwoven materials (SMS, spunbond, polypropylene) or medical/disposable apparel
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA, AAMI, ASTM, ISO)

Physical Requirements

This is a physical, production-floor role. Candidates must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Sit at a sewing station for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift with scheduled breaks)
• Use hands continuously for fine motor tasks: feeding fabric, guiding seams, threading, trimming
• Maintain visual focus on stitching at close range for extended periods
• Lift and move materials and bundles up to 25 lbs. occasionally; up to 10 lbs. frequently
• Reach, bend, and stand as needed to retrieve materials, change bobbins, and perform machine adjustments
• Tolerate normal manufacturing floor conditions: machine noise, fabric dust, varying temperatures
• Operate foot pedals and hand controls simultaneously

Compensation

• Starting rate: $16.00/hour

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

How to Apply

Apply directly through this Indeed posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an in-person sewing assessment at our Frankfort facility.

Genesis Disposables, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person