Rightfully Sewn is an exciting and unique organization that supplies high-quality American-produced sewn goods and creates jobs for under-served and vulnerable citizens who wish to learn vital job skills, located in Kansas City MO. We are looking for a skilled/trained commercial sewist to hire this quarter part-time.  You must possess at least 1 year of experience or training through an approved sewing program and possess basic skills.

Responsibilities:

• Sew production orders according to the highest quality standards;
• Keep the sewing area clean and organized.
• Sewing efficiency and production sewing must have at least 1-year experience or received commercial sewing training through a workforce development program
• Vacuum sewing machines weekly.
• Attend production meetings when necessary.
• Assist with quality control when necessary.
• Work with Line Supervisors to improve efficiency
• Inform Line Supervisors when sewing equipment requires maintenance or supplies are about to run out so more can be ordered; and
• Represent Rightfully Sewn at occasional internal events, such as tours and meetings.

Essential personal characteristics and skills:

• Extremely organized and attentive to detail.
• Well-presented.
• Communicative via email and in person.
• Able to work on multiple projects.
• Able to work independently but feel empowered to ask questions when necessary.
• Willing to learn and implement advanced production techniques and other best practices.
• Understand production scheduling requirements and adhere to a production schedule.
• Possess an approachable, open and honest demeanor.
• Can meet or exceed metrics in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Committed to quality and Rightfully Sewn’s mission; and
• Willing to learn new things and adapt to a growing organization.