Embroidery Machine Operator

Global Connections to Employment • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Embroidery Machine Operator prepares garments, operates commercial embroidery equipment, monitors production, inspects finished products, and maintains a safe, organized work environment. The role supports GCE Designs' high-quality apparel decoration work while providing meaningful employment, skill development, and advancement opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities, including employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Employees receive task-specific training and may specialize in production functions based on demonstrated skills, interests, and assigned responsibilities. Duties may vary by contract specifications and building assignment. Schedules are subject to change. Applicants must pass required organizational screening, including applicable state or federal background screenings, and meet eligibility requirements for work assignments on the specified contracts. Drug testing is required.

Requirements

• One year of work experience in commercial embroidery, including experience with embroidery equipment, garment hooping, quality inspection, or apparel production.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to learn to operate various embroidery and heat press machines.
• Knowledge of and willingness to learn all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work repetitively and follow established procedures with appropriate training and accommodations.
• Ability to carry out written, oral, and diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to interact appropriately with customers and team members.
• Attention to quality and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to pass applicable state or federal background screenings and meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contracts.
• Ability to travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above the head, and lift up to 40 pounds regularly; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to meet the mental, physical, and environmental demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Must undergo drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garments for embroidery.
• Operate commercial embroidery equipment and learn to operate various embroidery and heat press machines.
• Monitor production and inspect finished products for quality.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Follow established procedures and written, oral, and diagrammatic instructions.
• Interact appropriately with customers and team members.
• Follow the Emergency Operations Work Assignment according to customer requirements.
• Assist with lifting equipment and moving furniture when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed