Border Join & Sew (USA)

About the role

Operates sewing machines to produce mattress panels, various types of box spring covers, and other sewn items as needed in the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Using both hands, carefully positions all materials for sewing.
• Operates sewing machines using foot lever while continually positioning materials with both hands.
• Pushes aside finished cover.
• Re-threads sewing machines and replaces needles as needed.
• Reloads capping machines with binding tape rolls.
• Stands up and pushes aside empty cart, and returns with a full cart of covers.
• Performs all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures.
• Maintains workstation in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Performs minor maintenance on machines as needed.
• Sorts, folds, and stacks panels as required.
• Attaches labels and performs other jobs in the sewing area as requested.

Requirements

• Basic ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Basic ability to read/use a ruler, add/subtract, and calculate fractions.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Good organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to reach minimum 125% efficiency on a consistent basis after 30 calendar days of service.
• Work involves occasional moving of moderately heavy materials and exposure to usual hazards found in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in sewing/textile industry utilizing related machines desired.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Annual employee contribution to HSA.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Time Off / Vacation.
• 12 company holidays.
• Sick days.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discount programs including friends and family discounts.
• Referral Bonus.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.