Cutting Operator (Weekday)

Williams-Sonoma•Booneville, MS

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cutting Operator works in the cutting department at Williams-Sonoma’s Sutter Street Manufacturing facility in Booneville, Mississippi. The associate pulls and spreads fabric, operates machines to cut fabric according to specifications and standard operating procedures, and works with co-workers to bundle and tag cut pieces for further processing. The role supports departmental production goals for safety, service, quality, and cost, and maintains sufficient output to support efficient sewing-department operations. The associate follows company safety practices, personal protective equipment standards, policies, and documented procedures. The role also includes accurate placement of tags and tickets so items can be accounted for and materials tracked in the inventory system. This is an onsite role on the weekday shift.

Requirements

At least 1 year of cutting experience in an upper-end upholstered furniture manufacturing environment.
Good math, reading, and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to read and understand production tickets and interpret simple instructions in standard operating procedures.
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet delivery requirements.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team with associates and managers.
Strong sense of urgency and time management to meet established deadlines.
Ability to stand for 10-hour periods and bend and twist at the waist and knees as required to load and roll furniture.
Frequently lift and pull items weighing 20–25 pounds and occasionally lift items weighing up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous leadership experience.
Basic computer skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices and Personal Protective Equipment standards throughout the facility.
Follow Williams-Sonoma policies and perform assigned duties with a positive, cooperative attitude and professional courtesy.
Complete daily tasks promptly and to high standards, using documented Standard Operating Procedures and working safely, correctly, and efficiently.
Collaborate with associates and departmental leadership to support productivity, quality, and compliance with safety policies.
Communicate professionally with departmental leadership about issues and obstacles.
Pull and spread fabric and operate cutting machines according to specifications and established procedures.
Bundle and tag cut pieces with co-workers for further processing.
Perform cutting-operator duties at a rate that maintains a sufficient production buffer for the sewing department.
Place tags and tickets correctly and follow system requirements for tracking materials and inventory.