Seamstress

Essity•Hickory, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

About the Role We are seeking sewers to join on manufacturing team in Hickory, NC. As a sewer you will support in the fabrication of our custom vascular product. This role will require the ability to follow written work instructions and produce a variety of different products. We utilize stand up sewing machines at our Hickory facility and the role will regularly require being on your feet. What You Will Do Seam and/or fabricate a variety of products using one or more types of sewing machines. Inspect product for defects and handle appropriately, as required. Ships product per customer order, as required. Perform cutting duties as required. Maintain appropriate records. Performs other duties as assigned. Who You Are High school education or GED preferred 5 to 10 years sewing experience, if no high school diploma Must be able to read, write and speak English; required for the safe and effective performance of the job. Must demonstrate high degree of seaming skills with the ability to learn many different machines and processes, producing high quality results. Must be able to inspect garments for defects compared to established standards. What We Can Offer You At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Day 1 Benefits| Paid Company Holidays| 401K Match| Day 1 PTO |Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards Hickory, NC Additional Information The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [email protected] Together, we are improving lives, every day Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. Application End Date: 10 Feb 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity269576 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!

Requirements

High school education or GED preferred
5 to 10 years sewing experience, if no high school diploma
Must be able to read, write and speak English; required for the safe and effective performance of the job.
Must demonstrate high degree of seaming skills with the ability to learn many different machines and processes, producing high quality results.
Must be able to inspect garments for defects compared to established standards.

Responsibilities

Seam and/or fabricate a variety of products using one or more types of sewing machines.
Inspect product for defects and handle appropriately, as required.
Ships product per customer order, as required.
Perform cutting duties as required.
Maintain appropriate records.
Performs other duties as assigned.