Embroidery Operator

Galls® proudly serves America’s Public Safety and Military professionals by combining the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment, and solutions in the industry with relentless customer service. With a national footprint of more than 160 locations and over 1,800 associates, Galls is the largest retailer specializing in Public Safety.

About the role

As a Seamstress and Embroidery Operator at Galls, you will be hands-on altering our nation’s Public Safety professionals’ uniforms and equipment. You will ensure all measurements and fittings are done properly, accurately, and efficiently, and utilize embroidery machines to place logos and personalization on garments, hats, and name-strips.

Responsibilities

• Read and accurately identify the customer’s needs per the Work Instruction Document
• Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations with ability to problem solve individual sizing issues
• Operate a heat press safely and efficiently
• Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency, including:
  • Taking up stride, lengthening/shortening tails on shirts
  • Tapering shirts, adjusting waists
  • Hemming trousers, mending tears, replacing zippers
  • Applying patches, name strips, striping, and patches
• Complete adjustments to embroidery setups
• Operate embroidery machines and perform minor machine repairs if needed
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
• Inspect merchandise against order specifications
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Previous experience in alterations and with embroidering preferred
• Well-versed in industrial sewing machines preferred
• Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
• Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Solid communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage—eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily Pay: up to 50% of your pay