Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The Mender/Seamstress repairs damaged textiles using patching/sewing machines and by hand, according to production standards. May also sew on items such as name patches, labels or embroidery. Performs other tasks as required.
Essential Functions:
- Grasp textiles from a cart/bin then sort, inspect and grade according to production repair standards.
- Safely and with skill operate machinery for patches, labels or stitching.
- Process textiles according to type and written instructions.
- Return repaired textiles back into service.
- Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
- Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
- Keep work area neat and clean.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Additional Functions:
- Perform other production tasks as needed.
- Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
- Recognize, inspect and grade product.
- Efficiently and with a high degree of skill, sew and safely operate sewing, labeling or patching machinery.
- Comprehend and follow written packing instructions.
- Comprehend and follow direction.
Typical Physical Activity:
- Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, crouching, reaching overhead, using foot and hand controls, seeing, hearing, pushing, pulling, grasping, fine dexterity, lifting up to 30 lbs. and stooping.
- Physical Requirements consist of being able to meet the physical demands for the entire shift.
Typical Environmental Conditions:
- Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust.
Travel Requirements:
- None.
- None.
Compensation:
- $18.49 per hour pay.
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