Sewing Machine Operator

Industrial Sewer Gloster Furniture America, located in South Boston, VA is a leading manufacturer of premier outdoor furniture. In conjunction with our sister companies in Indonesia and Germany, Gloster is one of the world’s largest international producers of responsibly produced outdoor teak furniture. Understanding our teak resources and respecting the sustainable plantation culture, we only harvest what we plant ourselves. Our philosophy is simple; design the most well-crafted, innovative product while honoring our teak roots, from seed to seat. We may live in a different world than the one occupied by our founders, but one thing remains the same - we are furniture makers whose sole focus is to design and build the world’s finest outdoor furniture. We are currently looking to add industrial sewers to our dynamic manufacturing team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Inspect parts to ensure parts meet quality specifications from work order
• Use an industrial sewing machine to sew together fabric pieces to make upholstered furniture
• Ability to line up and/or match cut furniture patterns to sew a complete piece of furniture according to specifications
• Prepare machine by changing needles and threat, oiling and changing bobbin, and securing attachments
• Meet or exceed monthly productivity goals for the position
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Sew various types of fabric
• Work in cut and stuffing departments as needed
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Must be reliable and have good attendance
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible to cross-train
• Must pay close attention to detail
• Must be a self-starter and motivator
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment, and be a team player with a positive attitude
• Flexible to work on weekends, when needed
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, health insurance, 401K with company match, a generous paid time off policy, company paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability, and more.

Job Type:

Full-time

Required work authorization:

United States Gloster Furniture is an EEO Employer