Night - Sewing Machine Operator

Sewing Machine Operator

Location: Main Building – Pompano Beach, FL

Department: Drapery

Schedule: 4:00 pm – 12:30 pm

The Shade Store has handcrafted the finest shades, blinds, and drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way—from inspiration to installation.

• Performs a variety of basic production and assembly processes, ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations, by following assembly work instructions.
• Operates various production machines and may use hand tools to assemble products.
• Receives training from a supervisor and other technicians in various disciplines (cross‑training) as needed.
• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Follows procedures, methods, and sequence of operations in performing daily tasks.
• Ensures all product, material, parts, and documentation follow company specifications and quality standards.
• Examines products to verify conformance to quality standards; counts finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs them according to process.
• Actively contributes to ongoing continuous improvement efforts and projects.
• Works under close supervision on routine work and general duties.
• Communicates constantly with a supervisor and group lead regarding issues that may arise on the production line.
• Visually inspects parts to quality standards as described in the quality system.
• Reports any problems that arise to the supervisor or lead person.
• Packs finished product as set forth by work instruction, including instructional sheets and any necessary hardware.
• Will be required to cross‑train and rotate on a frequent basis.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Documents actions by completing production and forms.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededli>
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in an assembly/production environment preferred.
• Basic math skills with general knowledge of how to read a tape measure.
• Able to stand for at least 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to use a drill or staple gun.
• Able to read and understand work orders and requirements.
• Must pay close attention to detail and stay focused on the task at hand.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly with others.
• Able to sort product by order numbers and the items per order.
• Able to lift up to 25+ pounds; may team‑lift up 50+ lbs. Work in a safe manner especially when lifting.
• Must be honest, have a positive attitude, be respectful, dependable, have a good attitude, and a proven record of reliability (2+ years at previous jobs). Ability to understand written work direction.
• Requires 1-3 years of general work experience.

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States for The Shade Store, which will be confirmed by E‑Verify within three business days of your hire date.

The Shade Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.