Sewer

Goodwill Industries of Akron, OH is looking to hire an Industrial Sewer Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a get-it-done type of person who is interested in the career development resources that the Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment.

In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INDUSTRIAL SEWER

Create assorted products, such as safe vests, flags, and laundry bags. Must be able to run single stitch, serger and industrial sewing machines (walking foot). Must be able to sustain standard levels of production on repetitive tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN INDUSTRIAL SEWER

• 3 years of industrial sewing experience preferred but home sewing experience will be considered.

• Able to work accurately with customer specifications

• Maintain daily production log

• Meet production standards for assigned jobs

• Maintain equipment by keeping machines cleaned and oiled

• Visualize and create products form pictures on occasion

WORK SCHEDULE

You must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional Saturdays.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity