Seamstress/Tailor

About the role

GALLS, LLC is the largest and fastest-growing supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals, with a national presence in more than 80 locations. Serving America’s public safety professionals since 1972, GALLS is known for its commitment to quality and customer service.

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, including:
• 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
• Applying patches
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in alterations preferred, but GALLS will train
• Well-versed in industrial Sewing machines, preferred, but GALLS will train
• Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
• Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused – you're not happy with mistakes
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in alterations preferred
• Well-versed in industrial Sewing machines
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Effective communication skills
• Physical ability to perform tasks requiring standing, sitting, bending, stretching, twisting, and lifting

Skills

• Industrial Sewing machine operation
• Measurement and marking skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation

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

Pay

Up to 50% of your pay

Schedule

Varies based on business needs