Operator, Special Sewing

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with more than 5,500 employees in facilities spanning the globe.

Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Walls®, Liberty ®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, Horace Small®, CritiCore®, and OOBE®.  Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel.

Our Purpose: “We champion and empower workers who make our world work better.”

Major benefits include medical, vision, and dental, Life and Disability coverage.

Other benefits included: 401K, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and many others.

What You Will Do as a Special Sew Operator:

• Measure, mark, and sew garments according to specifications.
• Check logo placements, striping, pockets, and any other additional options on garments.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment that shows pride in Workwear and is worth sharing with visitors.
• HOURS: 1st shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Some daily overtime and work on Saturdays may be required.

How You Will Make a Difference: 

As a Special Sew Operator, you will make a difference by consistently producing high-quality work, supporting team efficiency, and maintaining strict attention to detail. Precision, speed, and consistency are critical in meeting specifications while minimizing errors and waste. By following procedures carefully and maintaining equipment properly, you will help ensure smooth production flow and dependable output.

Skills for Success:

• SEWING EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.
• Must observe the attendance policy.
• Good attention to detail.
• Write, read, and speak English.
• Must be able to read and understand option codes on Ready Service Worksheets.
• Able to sit for 8 hours and work OT when necessary.
• Able to work as part of a team and possess good communication skills.
• Basic math skills will be used for measuring and marking garments.