Saddle Stitch Operator jobs in Meridian, MS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Piece together (joining) fabric using a regular single needle sewing machine in accordance to required production and quality standards.
• Fabric varies from cloth, leather or vinyl.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Must learn to read and understand daily production schedule in order to accurately produce daily requirements.
•  From production schedule, learn cover numbers to identify different covers and colors for respective styles to be assembled.
•  Read and understand thread color chart to determine which threads to apply for each respective color fabric and style.
•  Must be able to read and understand a production schedule to reference a work order number from the schedule to a ticket attached to a bundle of cut covers that go with the style  being sewn.
•  Set up work station and single needle sewing machine consistent with style to be run. This includes changing threads as needed.
•  Retrieve cut covers from a buggy or rack which have been placed in the rack by the cutting department employees.
•  Join cut pieces together using single needle sewing machine.
•  Maintain ½ inch seam as required by quality standards.
•  Bundle and tie off the completed sewn parts.
•  Place ticket with the work order number on the bundle.
•  Place the bundled completed parts in the rack for the filling department.
•  Perform any other duties as assigned.
•  Self-monitor production throughout the day to maintain required level of production.
•  Communicates with supervisor and lead person as needed on questions or problems that occur while performing job.
•  Maintain clean and organized work station.
•  Assist others when necessary.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITES

•  Who is responsible for your safety? “YOU ARE!”
•  Immediately report any work related injury or illness.
•  Keep the work area neat and free of hazards. THE USE OF COMPRESSED AIR WITHOUT PROPER SAFETY NOZZLE IS PROHIBITED FOR CLEAN-UP.
•  Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
•  Always ensure proper lifting techniques: avoid bending and twisting at the waist whenever possible.
•  Inspect sewing machine, hand tools and protective equipment before use.
•  Learn the hazards of the equipment and procedures used on the job.
•  Report any defective, malfunctioning machine, tool or protective equipment immediately.
•  Participate in safety training and safety meetings.
•  Report any hazards or risks related to policies or procedures.