Sewing Production Worker - Development Workshop, Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION: Sewing Production Worker

ORGANIZATIONAL SALARY LEVEL: Level I $11.00 per hour

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB PURPOSE:To support the mission of Development Workshop, Inc. by providing quality sewing work according to the needs of each contract.

JOB SCOPE: Production

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES contributing to corporate values and goals:

• Fiscal:

• Utilize materials and equipment in an efficient manner
• Reduce waste the highest extent possible while still producing quality goods

• Quality:

• Follow instructions of supervisor to produce the contract item in a 100% quality and in a timely manner (meeting norm requirements).
• Locate finished goods to designated areas as instructed by contract supervisor.

• Innovation:
• Capacity Building:

• Obtain own raw materials from designated storage areas as directed by contract supervisor.
• Obtain raw materials for co-workers and/or client workers, as needed and directed.

• Corporate Culture/Satisfaction:

• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: At least one year of experience in sewing. Ability to work as a member of a team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with others.
• Understanding of basic sewing techniques

• Ability to work independently after the direction is given.

HELPFUL SKILLS:

• Ability to design products to meet the description and specifications of a customer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to sit or stand for several hours at a time.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor and wrist movement.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach repeatedly.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the safety of all employees, the general public, volunteers, and consumers of corporate services. This position is also responsible for keeping current on appropriate safety and health laws, rules, and regulations that may affect the work environment of DWI's facilities, programs, and services.

PERSONNEL AND POLICIES: As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to abide by all the rules of conduct and other standards established by Development Workshop, Inc. The Employee Handbook outlines many of these standards. It is the employee's responsibility to become familiar with the standards, both as they exist on the date of hire and as they may evolve in the future.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL: Employment at Development Workshop, Inc. is employment at will and no statements or conduct on the part of the employer, any supervisor, or any employee of DWI shall be interpreted or relied upon as changing the at-will status of each employee.

As an employer who works with individuals with disabilities the supervisor must pass a Department of Health and Welfare background check