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Job Description
Organization:
For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities and barriers to employment seeking independent and productive lives. We are looking for a Sewing Machine Operator to play a key role in furthering our mission in our Sewing Contracts area.
Summary/Objective:
Reporting to the Sewing Supervisor, the Sewing Machine Operator will Sew items on industrial sewing machines. Step by step assembly and prep work. To provide assistance with all contracts including and not limited to Sewing. To fulfill mission statement.
Job Proficiencies:
Quality, Job Knowledge, Team Work, Accuracy, Adaptability, Dependability, Sewing Skills, Ethics and Trust, Oral Communications, Accuracy, Cooperation, Credibility. Initiative, Integrity, Safety and Security.
Job Competencies:
Must be able to operate sewing machine to sew fabric/textiles for contracts. Must be able to clean and oil machine. Meet all ISO standards. Able to sew all various products with minimal error. Performs all essential functions of Sewing Machine Operator I and II. Must be in top percentage of volume producers.
Education/Experience:
No minimum requirements set. Prefer GED or high school diploma. Prefer individual who has had some experience in industrial sewing.
Individual must have a minimum of three years’ experience in industrial sewing. Must be able to sew all parts of various Goodwill products with minimal errors. Must maintain high attendance record. Can produce finished product with minimum or no supervision. Must be in the top percentage of volume producers.
Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription Plan - available first of month following employment
- Paytient Medical Assistance Plan - available first of month following employment
- Dental Plan with Ortho Option - available first of month following employment
- Vision Care Plan - available first of month following employment
- Flexible Spending Accounts - available first of month following employment
- Group Life and AD&D - available first of month following employment
- 401(k) Plan - available first of month following 90-days employment
- Vacation and Sick Leave - accrual begins first day of employment
- Paid Holidays
- Personal days
- Floating holiday
- Accident and critical illness
- Paid Volunteer Time Off - 8 hours per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 20% discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas stores
Job Location:
This position will work on site at:
3351 N. Webb Road, Wichita, KS 67226
Department: Industrial Services
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position