Posted: 03/25/2013 | Employer: Agri-Cover
SewingAgri-Cover, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to a full-time position in our sewing department. Position requires operation of commercial sewing equipment and will require moderate lifting. Sewing experience is preferred, but not required.Apply in person or submit application to ACI, Attn: Linda Stoterau, P.O. Box 508, Jamestown, ND 58402 or lstoterau@agricover.com . All applicants will be kept strictly confidential. EOE. Summary Assembles parts of various materials such as vinyl, seat belt webbing material, and metal.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works at station as member of assembly, sewing or cutting team. Assemble or cut one or two specific parts and passing unit to another worker. Operates industrial sewing machines, either single needle or double needle. Re-thread the machines when thread or bobbins run out. Operate a miller hot wedge welder to adhere sections of vinyl together to acheive the correct length of tarp. Works at different work stations as production needs require or shifts from one station to another to reduce fatigue factor. Keep the work area and building clean and organized. Implements improvements. Other duties may be assigned.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Products can weigh up to 80 pounds. Any item weighing over 50 pounds that is lifted or moved requires a two-man lift or lifting device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Safety and SecurityObserves safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
