Seamstress

Galls • Toms River, NJ

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Galls® proudly serves America’s Public Safety and Military professionals by
combining the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment and solutions in the
industry with relentless customer service. With a national footprint of more
than 160 locations and over 1,800 associates, Galls is the largest retailer
specializing in Public Safety. Over one million Law Enforcement, Firefighting,
Emergency Medical, Federal, Military, Corrections, Security, Postal, Public
Transportation, and other essential workers each year trust Galls as their
service provider.

As a Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) at Galls you will be hands-on
altering our nation’s Public Safety professionals’ uniforms and equipment. You
will ensure all measurements and fittings are done properly, accurately, and
efficiently – so that they can wear that uniform proudly. At Galls, we are
P.R.O.U.D. to Serve, and it all starts on our Production and Value-Added Service
Team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
• Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused – you’re not happy with mistakes
• Solid communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Alterations preferred. Galls will train!
• Well-versed on industrial Sewing machines preferred. Galls will train!

Responsibilities

• Read and accurately identify the customer’s needs per the Work Instruction Document
• Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations with ability to problem solve individual sizing issues
• Operate a heat press safely and efficiently
• Perform uniform sewing, alternations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency to include taking up stride, lengthening/shortening tails on shirts, tapering shirts, adjusting waists, hemming trousers, mending tears, replacing zippers, applying patches, applying name strips, applying striping, and applying patches
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Benefits

• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage— Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Day Shifts Only
• Daily Pay- Receive up to 50% of wages for hours worked DAILY!!!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees