Sewers

FLATWORK SEWER

JOB FAIR THURSDAY AUGUST 31ST

10AM-4PM

2973 KELLY BLVD, CLAREMONT, NC 28610

Title:    Flatwork Sewer
ID:    328651618
Date Posted:    Feb 14, 2023
Reports To or Hiring Manager:    Chris Ward
Department:    3998
Shift:    Day Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:45am - 4:15pm and Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday 6:00am-6:30pm
Grade Level:    11
Employment Type:    Full Time Non-Exempt
Location:    Claremont, NC
Proposed Salary Range:    N/A
About Williams Sonoma Supply Chain - Claremont NC & Conover, NC

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 some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, 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.

Sutter Street Manufacturing is a subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Our Sutter Street Manufacturing Facilities in NC, MS and CA are looking to hire hard-working and motivated associates to join our amazing manufacturing team! The ideal associate will possess previous furniture manufacturing experience, promote safety, and demonstrate teamwork. We are also willing to train motivated individuals looking to learn a trade that will lead to a satisfying and profitable career in home furnishings manufacturing and distribution.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

In 2021, recognized as a Great Place to Work®, an honor which reflects that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

3300 full-time associates across Supply Chain
9 large Furniture Distribution Centers located in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, and Newark totaling 7.5 million square feet
38 delivery hubs in cities larger than 750,000 in population
3 small package ecommerce Distribution Centers located in Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS totaling 3 million sq ft, consisting of 1200 full-time associates and 5000 seasonal/temporary associates
4 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina, Mississippi, and California with over 1,400 FTE’s producing approximately $900 million to $1 Billion in sales of Upholstered furniture
Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking and Rail consisting of over 45 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
The Flat Work Sewer position is located in Claremont, NC.  

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will.... 

Sew flat work using established guidelines and procedures.
As work is needed, the sewer grabs work from the Eton system.
The sewer will sew the next flat sew kit.
Adhere to the established sewing standards including: ½” seams.
Make sure the sewing is straight or align with cover pattern, making sure there are no dropped stitches.
After sewing, place the bundle in its proper place on Eton hanger.
Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

High School Diploma or equivalent. 
Up to 5 years of experience in production of upper-end upholstery fabric sewing in an upholstered furniture manufacturing environment.
Must have the ability to sew slip covers
Experience reading and understanding production tickets
Ability to interpret simple sewing instructions commonly placed in a sewing manual
 We prefer some of these qualities as well…. 

Good communication skills-oral and written
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to follow documented procedures and standards
Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….  

Ability to frequently lift bundles of approximately 50 lbs
​​​Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer & Matching Gifts Community Service Program
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com

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