Shoe Sewing Machine Operator/Tender jobs in Queens Village, NY

As part of its mission, Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind).

Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Alphapointe offers a great working environment that's both challenging and satisfying as well as an array of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, vacation and sick time, paid holidays and flexible spending options as well as a generous 401(k).

Job Summary: Ensure raw material has met/passed ISO’s quality controlled inspection before using. Properly and safely operate machine; complete orders on time; follow specifications accurately.

Essential Functions:

• Understand and comply with all company safety policies and procedures and utilize all necessary safety equipment.
• Understand and comply with the company’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008)
• Properly operate machine without assistance
• Thoroughly understand and be able to comply with product specifications.
• Meet or exceed established daily production standards on assigned operation.
• Help train others as needed.
• Check for quality and uniformity of product
• Recommend, as appropriate, changes that could improve the quality of the product
• Help assure overall cleanliness and safety of work area
• Be prepared to work overtime as needed
• Perform all other activities as requested by management.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• GED or high school diploma
• Minimum of 2 years production sewing experience required
• Skilled at operating industrial sewing machines required
• Knowledge of material construction and fit
• Ability to multitask with different machines preferred
• Knowledge and ability to work more than one machine operation preferred

Salary:

• Starting salary: $16.00/hr

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm

Alphapointe is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran