Sewing Operator

Rightfully Sewn • Kansas City, MO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Rightfully Sewn is an exciting and unique organization that supplies high-quality American-produced sewn goods and creates jobs for under-served and vulnerable citizens who wish to learn vital job skills, located in Kansas City MO. We are looking for a skilled/trained commercial sewist to hire this quarter part-time. You must possess at least 1 year of experience or training through an approved sewing program and possess basic skills.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience or training through an approved sewing program
• Possess basic skills
• Extremely organized and attentive to detail
• Well-presented
• Communicative via email and in person
• Able to work on multiple projects
• Able to work independently but feel empowered to ask questions when necessary
• Understand production scheduling requirements and adhere to a production schedule
• Possess an approachable, open and honest demeanor
• Can meet or exceed metrics in safety, quality, cost, and productivity
• Committed to quality and Rightfully Sewn’s mission

Nice To Haves

• Willing to learn and implement advanced production techniques and other best practices
• Willing to learn new things and adapt to a growing organization

Responsibilities

• Sew production orders according to the highest quality standards
• Keep the sewing area clean and organized
• Vacuum sewing machines weekly
• Attend production meetings when necessary
• Assist with quality control when necessary
• Work with Line Supervisors to improve efficiency
• Inform Line Supervisors when sewing equipment requires maintenance or supplies are about to run out so more can be ordered
• Represent Rightfully Sewn at occasional internal events, such as tours and meetings

What This Job Offers

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