Sewing Operator; Weekend

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Booneville, MS

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with brands including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas. These honors reflect that we are a people-first organization:
Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies;
Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity;
Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain.

• 14.5M square feet of space in the domestic US across various distribution and manufacturing facilities.

The operator will use a sewing machine to join, reinforce, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of fabric into covers for upholstered furniture. Sewing operators will sew pre-cut fabric pieces per the quality specifications and Standard Operating Procedures for the assigned position, at a pace sufficient to achieve stated production efficiency requirements.

The Sewing Operator (Weekend) position is located in Booneville, MS.

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce and adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment standards of the company throughout the facility.
• Adhere to Williams-Sonoma policies while performing duties with a positive attitude and willingness to assist others in the department, facility, and organization.
• Obtain sew-kit bundles weighing approximately 25 – 50 pounds from the designated delivery basket or area.
• Use a sewing machine to follow established sewing standards, including ½ inch seams, keeping seams straight and aligned with the cover pattern, and ensuring there are no drop stitches or misaligned tabs.
• Ensure corners are sewn at 90-degree angles and place the finished cover back into the bundle for inspection and further processing.
• Sew covers that meet the expected quality requirements of Sutter Street Manufacturing at a pace that meets or exceeds 90% efficiency.

• At least 1 year of sewing experience in production of upper-end upholstered furniture.
• Onsite role.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, work with hands, read and understand simple sewing instructions, and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet productivity requirements.
• Good communication skills (oral and written) and ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently with little supervision.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3 years of sewing experience in an upper-end upholstery manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish.

• Ability to frequently lift bags weighing 25-60 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for 10-hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required to sew covers.
• Ability to bend and twist as required to acquire and bundle kits.

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance.

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