Sewer

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Sewer at our Longview manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for assembling individual fabrics, zippers, and other sub-components into fabricated mattress cover. Major challenges involve the efficient usage of various components to produce cushion covers per customer specifications.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Prior industrial sewing experience is r****equired.

Receive and understand instructions from department supervisor or lead person.

Accept work (component parts) distributed by material handlers or lead person.

Assemble using specified sewing procedures, fabric and tick components into a finished cover according to specified customer requirements.

Self-inspect each step of the sewing process to ensure customer expectations are met.

Place finished product onto table or skid for next step in production process.

Enclose finished cover with neat seams to meet customer demands.

Clean sewing machine and perform basic maintenance.

Set up sewing area with adequate supplies.

Adhere to established department production procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Basic Reading, Writing and Math Skills.

Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.

Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Must be able to work with little or no supervision*.*

Non-Essential Functions:

Assist with necessary inventory counting.
Assist with turning finished covers from inside to outside appearance.

Education: High School diploma or GED is preferred

Hourly Rate: $22.02-22.75

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm depending on business needs

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service.

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Experience

Required

• 2 year(s): Sewing Flat work or pillows

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