Sewing Machine Operator - Mon-Fri- 1st shift only

Covercraft Industries LLC • Landrum, SC

1d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Covercraft Industries, LLC is a leading branded manufacturer of Automotive, Marine, and Recreational Vehicle protection products, as well as a market leader in outdoor protection products for Home and Garden since 1965. We are rapidly expanding and seeking energetic, goal-oriented new team members to join our growth in these exciting industries. With nearly 1000 team members in 7 US states and operations in Mexico, our Landrum, SC operations are the home of our Carver brand of quality boat covers and marine accessories. Our Mission is to design and manufacture quality products that protect the things that move you. Our Goal and Vision is to be the most sought-after source for customers seeking to protect their investments, hobbies, adventures and memories. Covercraft expects to accomplish this by embracing our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Innovation, and being Customer-Focused. Our team members are the key to our success, and that is why we offer career opportunities with outstanding benefits.

Requirements

• Ability to learn the order of product pieces.
• Ability to draw threads through needles.
• Ability to adjust machine functions to meet sewing project requirements.
• Ability to solve problems and work with a team.
• Ability to achieve daily production goals.
• Ability to achieve quality level of 97% and production efficiency levels of 80% within a 90-day probationary period (Level 1).
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement towards achieving 100% efficiency on assigned work within 6 months (Level 1).
• Ability to assemble products using 2 to 3 different sewing machines or as many as needed to produce all products within the department (Level 2).
• Ability to consistently achieve quality level of 97% and production efficiency levels of 95% without refresher training (Level 2).
• Ability to repair sewing work as needed to support daily production goals (Level 2).
• Ability to share and demonstrate best practice sewing methods with other sewers (Level 2).
• Ability to be fully cross-trained, assemble any product using any machine in the sewing area (Level 3).
• Ability to consistently achieve quality level of 97% and production efficiency levels of 105% without refresher training (Level 3).
• Basic knowledge of all job functions within the department (Sewing Lead).
• Ability to assist in all areas as needed (Sewing Lead).
• Ability to count production work and report to supervisor (Sewing Lead).
• Ability to train new sewing personnel (Sewing Lead).
• Ability to communicate with Supervisor to assist with problem solving and offer suggestions for continuous improvement (Sewing Lead).
• Ability to set up daily workflow and assist department personnel in solving any work in process problems (Sewing Lead).
• Knowledge of the location of all items within the department and ability to assist with locating them (Sewing Lead).
• Ability to fill in for Supervisor at meetings as needed (Sewing Lead).
• Ability to assist manager in handling daily personnel issues (Sewing Lead).
• Ability to lead by example, treat all employees with respect, demonstrate excellent communication / facilitation skills (Sewing Lead).
• Ability to take care of sewing maintenance and repairs of machinery (Sewing Lead).

Responsibilities

• Perform sewing functions to assemble product pieces under limited supervision.
• Receive product pieces, learn the order of pieces, draw threads through needles, and adjust machine functions to meet sewing project requirements.
• Solve problems and work with a team to continuously improve production processes and achieve daily production goals.
• Complete assigned sewing work with acceptable productivity and output rates.
• Notify supervisors of any problems or discrepancies during the sewing process.
• Perform daily maintenance on machines in the assigned area.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Follow instructions and complete other work as assigned.
• Practice energy conservation, such as turning off machines when not in use.
• Maintain housekeeping of all areas.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan/Employer Matching
• Supplemental voluntary benefits (STD, Life, Accident)
• Generous PTO Policy: beginning at 80 hours the 1st year of employment -> 120 hrs. 2nd year of employment
• Paid holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• FSA -Flexible Spending Account
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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