Embroidery Machine Operator

Description

Riverside Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Embroidery Machine Operator is responsible for operating multiple single-head machines to create a variety of business logos, initials, and/or decorative designs on customized products. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operating embroidery machines to embroider business logos, initials, and/or decorative designs on merchandise
• Using embroidery hoops to hold fabric in place during embroidery
• Processing customer orders according to customer specifications, utilizing various equipment at full capacity
• Selecting correct thread color and guiding it through thread path of embroidery machine
• Filling orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Preparing and packaging orders for shipping
• Performing quality assurance as needed
• Conducting routine preventive maintenance
• Working in a warehouse environment
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior experience with embroidery or embroidery designing software is a plus
• Ability/aptitude to understand/master setup and operation of complex embroidery machinery
• Ability to thread a needle and understand thread tension
• Extraordinary attention to detail is needed
• Must be fully committed to excellent customer service
• Must have a high degree of quality control 
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task when necessary
• Intermediate computer skills – data entry
• Must have regular, reliable attendance
• Ability to work occasional overtime
• Ability to work independently with little supervision 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Must be able to pass drug screening and background check
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, and arms to demonstrate fine dexterity skills
• Ability to move about the facility, climb, bend, reach, kneel, and crouch
• Strong color, near, and distance vision are required
• Ability to stand the majority of the time
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

What you can look forward to:

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and a generous PTO plan.
• PASSION: A passionate work environment—we are passionate about finding unique, creative solutions to our customers’ challenges.
• CREATIVITY: A creative environment with creative people—we enjoy finding creative solutions to different challenges.
• TEAMWORK: A team-centric environment—we thrive on working with others to reach a common goal.