Flatwork Sewing Associate

Rock House Farms (RHF) • Hickory, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous upholstery flatwork sewing experience required
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED