Seamstress/Sewist - Full-Time, Charlotte, NC

Seamstress/Sewist - Charlotte, NC - Full-Time

$20 / hour

Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm 

Full-time benefits; bonus eligible!

BENEFITS

Smarte Carte Inc. offers competitive pay, and outstanding benefits including; Group Health Insurance; Medical & Dental, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Reimbursement Program and More!

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Smarte Carte is a global provider of travel and leisure infrastructure solutions, serving major airports, transportation hubs, entertainment destinations, retail locations, resorts, and fitness centers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with over 3,500 world-class venues to deliver convenient, reliable services used by millions of people each year.

Our portfolio includes luggage carts, smart locker systems, mobility rentals (ECVs, wheelchairs, and strollers), massage chairs, medallion collectibles, and a variety of guest and passenger services designed to enhance the visitor experience.

Are you looking for a job with a flexible schedule, great pay, and a fantastic work environment? Are you looking for a place to develop and build your career? Do you like to have your voice heard and be involved in process improvements? Then Smarte Carte is the place for you! A positive attitude and willingness to learn are the top qualities for our ideal candidate. Smarte Carte prides itself on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. All genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Smarte Carte is focused on being environmentally responsible by owning/operating recyclable equipment and reducing our carbon footprint.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Seamstress / Sewist is responsible for manufacturing high-quality, and durable, upholstery items for our mobility (wheelchair) line of business.  These upholstery items include, but are not limited to, wheelchair seats and backs, belts, and straps.  Seamstress / Sewist will be well-versed in industrial sewing machine knowledge, to include machine troubleshooting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the supervision of the General Manager- will maintain adequate levels of inventory for high volume upholstery items.
• Ensure prioritization of needed items based on inventory levels and current trends in usage.
• Provide Quality Control on all upholstery items manufactured in-house.
• Ensure that the sewing machine, and other equipment, are in good working order.
• Ability to troubleshoot, and remedy, common sewing machine errors and repairs.
• Constructing items in accordance with proper specifications, and customers preferences.
• Maintain sufficient levels of materials needed by notifying manager on when materials need to be ordered.
• Willingness to provide warehouse and office assistance, where needed, as determined by Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated/Proven sewing knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of various fabrics, threads, needles, and sewing techniques.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• The ability to use different types of sewing machines.
• Effective communication skills.
• Very detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience and understanding of sewing heavy duty materials- such as multiple layers of vinyl, leather, webbing, and plastic is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some lifting up to 30 lbs for restocking upholstery rack
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Bend and stoop regularly

Experience

• Sound knowledge of various fabrics, threads, needles, and sewing techniques
• Proven Sewing knowledge

Skills

• Time Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Prioritizing
• Attention to detail
• Cleaning
• Flexibility

• Decision Making

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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