Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIndustrial Sewing Machine Operator
Location: Owosso
Pay: $16+ based on experience
Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm, OT may be required.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! You MUST be able to pass a sewing test!
Are you skilled with a sewing machine? Do you enjoy working with your hands and using machines to create high-quality products? Our client is seeking an EXPERIENCED sewing machine operator to join their growing team! Apply today and become part of a company that values craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Duties:

• Work from verbal and written instructions and production schedules to complete tasks.
• Place cut fabric panels in racks for sewing.
• Sew upholstery panels together, including welt cord application.
• Create buttons for cushions.
• Stuff cushion covers with polyester filling by hand or with a stuffing machine.
• Sew the open ends of cushions after stuffing.
• May sew decorative stitching through stuffed cushions.
• Trim excess threads from finished cushions.
• Operate heat seal machine and cut excess material from slings.
• Inspect cushions for quality standards.
• Use JDE system to determine next steps (Assembly or Boxing).
• Track orders using dispatch screen.
• Wrap and seal cushions in plastic.
• Scan pick slips and label boxes.
• Assemble tight seats by stapling fill and fabric to seat bases.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of related experience or equivalent training
• Ability to read basic instructions and match word/number patterns
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Must be comfortable standing for long periods and working with hands

Why work for Qualified Staffing?

• We offer a fantastic benefits package to all of our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation/holiday pay, and 401(k)—the same benefits we offer our corporate staff!
• Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying to hundreds at once.

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