Seamstress/Tailor
Alamar Uniforms · Cherry Hill, NJ · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
As a Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) at GALLS, you will be hands-on, altering the uniforms and equipment of our nation’s Public Safety professionals. You will ensure all measurements and fittings are completed properly, accurately, and efficiently so they can wear the uniform proudly. At GALLS, we are PROUD to Serve, and it all starts on our Production and Value-Added Service Team.
Responsibilities
- Read and accurately identify the customer’s needs per the Work Instruction Document
- Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations, with the ability to problem-solve individual sizing issues
- Operate a heat press safely and efficiently
- Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency, to include taking up stride, lengthening/shortening tails on shirts, tapering shirts, adjusting waists, hemming trousers, mending tears, replacing zippers, applying patches, applying name strips, applying striping, and applying patches
- Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Previous experience in Alterations preferred (training provided)
- Well‑versed in industrial sewing machines preferred (training provided)
- 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
Pay
- Daily Pay: up to 50% of your pay