Sewing Machine Operator I - Propper
IFB SolutionsPuerto Rico, United States
Posted April 10, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
IFB Solutions, a nonprofit founded in 1936, is the largest employer of blind and visually impaired individuals in the United States, offering comprehensive employment, training, and support services. The organization operates manufacturing plants in Winston‑Salem, Asheville, and Little Rock, as well as a network of over 40 office‑supply stores and optical centers nationwide, creating inclusive work environments and accessible products. Through its IFB Solutions Foundation, the company funds employee development and community initiatives, such as the Community Low Vision Centers in North Carolina and Arkansas and the Tracy’s Little Red Schoolhouse in Winston‑Salem. By combining industry‑leading manufacturing, retail, and educational outreach, IFB Solutions uniquely champions workforce inclusion and empowerment for people with visual impairments.
Job Description
Sewing Machine Operator I - Propper. Reports to: Production Supervisor via Trainer. Summary Statement: The person in this position is training to use various machines used in industrial sewing following established work and safety procedures.
Requirements
- Check all safety devices, assuring they are in place and in working order prior to operating the machine.
- Prior to sewing, inspect and repair any operations incorrectly done, including unacceptable stiches on materials provided to you.
- Thread machine and change bobbin as needed.
- Following the trainer or supervisor’s instructions, perform assigned sewing tasks.