Rightfully Sewn is an exciting and unique organization that supplies high-quality American-produced sewn goods and creates jobs for under-served and vulnerable citizens who wish to learn vital job skills located in Kansas City MO. We are looking for a skilled/trained commercial sewist to hire this quarter part-time. You must possess at least 1 year of experience or training through an approved sewing program and possess basic skills.
Responsibilities:
- Sew production orders according to the highest quality standards;
- Keep the sewing area clean and organized.
- Sewing efficiency and production sewing must have at least 1-year experience or received commercial sewing training through a workforce development program
- Vacuum sewing machines weekly.
- Attend production meetings when necessary.
- Assist with quality control when necessary.
- Work with Line Supervisors to improve efficiency
- Inform Line Supervisors when sewing equipment requires maintenance or supplies are about to run out so more can be ordered; and
- Represent Rightfully Sewn at occasional internal events such as tours and meetings.
Essential personal characteristics and skills:
- Extremely organized and attentive to detail.
- Well-presented.
- Communicative via email and in person.
- Able to work on multiple projects.
- Able to work independently but feel empowered to ask questions when necessary.
- Willing to learn and implement advanced production techniques and other best practices.
- Understand production scheduling requirements and adhere to a production schedule.
- Possess an approachable open and honest demeanor.
- Can meet or exceed metrics in safety quality cost and productivity.
- Committed to quality and Rightfully Sewns mission; and
- Willing to learn new things and adapt to a growing organization.
Salary: $15/hour
Hours: Full-time Monday through Friday Days