Operator, Sewing
About the role
Workwear Outfitters builds innovative, authentic, market‑right work apparel and footwear for industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and more. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company employs over 5,500 people worldwide and owns brands including Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Walls®, Liberty®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, Horace Small®, CritiCore®, and OOBE®. It is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel. The company’s purpose is: “We champion and empower workers who make our world work better.”
Responsibilities
- Measure, mark, and sew emblems to garments according to specifications.
- Fix errors if needed on items.
- Check logo placements, striping, pockets, and any other additional options on garments.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment that shows pride in Workwear Outfitters and is worth sharing with visitors.
Requirements
- Basic communication skills: reading, speaking, and understanding English.
- Basic math skills for measuring and marking garments.
- High attention to detail and quality.
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work positively with others.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to read and understand option codes on Ready Service Worksheets.
- Able to sit for 8 hours and work overtime when necessary.
- Able to work as part of a team with good communication skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
- Sewing/embroidery experience is helpful but not required.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
Schedule
1st shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required daily and on Saturdays.