Position Title: Sewing Machine Operator

Location: Largo Florida

Department: Cushion Manufacturing Team

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Experienced

Compensation: 15.00

Description:

We are adding to our sewing team!

We are looking for an experienced, talented industrial Sewing Machine Operator! We offer a great atmosphere where pay rates are increased as you produce more. We need positive, hard-working individuals to join the Leaders Cushion shop to help us create beautiful spaces for our customers and fulfil their dreams! We are committed to building a happy customer the first time, and our cushion shop finishing team is essential to our success!

Leaders Furniture® is a 54-year-old, financially stable, multi-branch retail and wholesale furniture company currently looking for strong, self-motivated individuals to join our Team. We compete to win as a team every day. To be successful in this role, you must be proactive in meeting our production schedule and customers’ expectations of quality.

Position Summary:

As a Sewer you will sew cut patterns and follow established procedures in the efficient operations of the sewing team.

Essential Duties:

• Receive and follow the direction of the Sewing and Finishing Team Supervisor.
• Operate various sewing machines.
• Properly use and maintain your sewing machine.
• Sew fabric for cushions and pillows according to cut patterns and established quality standards.
• Maintain the workflow by order date.
• Acknowledge and prioritize rush orders.
• Inspect units and finished units for any flaws or structural defaults.
• Complies with all safety regulations and maintains the workstation in a neat, clean orderly fashion.
  

Experience:

5 to 10 years working in a high-volume sewing position is highly desired.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of working while seated

Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25lbs

Repetitive motion

Employment at Leaders is a positive and enjoyable career opportunity for qualified individuals. Most of our team has been with us for over 5 years. Our employees enjoy a generous benefits package including;

• Progressive pay scale
  • Earn more than the industry average after 30 days
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options available
• 401k plan with up to 30% employer match
• Life insurance
• Direct deposit available
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Employee discounts
• Company cookouts
• $15.06 per hour with an additional hourly pay incentive based on team production metrics.
• 4 days per week, 10 hour days