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* Job Description Summary
This position is responsible for performing tasks that support the production requirements for assigned location.
VF Workwear is a leading supplier of workwear apparel that enhances worker productivity and comfort, and delivers industry, leading innovation. Our Nashville workwear business is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of apparel for the workplace with over $700 million in sales. Our brands (Red Kap, Horace Small, Bulwark, Timberland Pro, VF Solutions, Dickies, Terra, Kodiak) consists of apparel that is primarily work shirts, workpants, coveralls and footwear and are worn by millions of workers across a wide range of industrial, service and government organizations around the world.
VF Workwear Purpose: We Champion and Empower Those who Make Our World Work Better.
* Our business is a division of VF Corporation headquartered to be headquartered in Denver, CO in the near future. VF Corporation is a $15 billion-plus apparel, footwear and accessories powerhouse, with a diverse, international portfolio of brands that reach consumers wherever they choose to shop. VF is home to over 20 leading apparel brands including The North Face, Timberland, Vans, Eagle Creek, Eastpak, Bulwark, JanSport, Kipling, Napapijri, Red Kap, and Reef.
VF Corporation Purpose: We Power Movements of Sustainability and Active Lifestyles for the Betterment of People and Our Planet.
Major benefits include medical, vision and dental, Life and Disability coverage.
Other benefits included: Wellness programs, Tuition reimbursement, VF product discounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and many others.
REQUIREMENTS:
Sewing / embroidery experience is helpful but not required.
Basic communication skills to include reading, speaking, and understanding English and basic math skills.
The physical ability to stand and walk up to 100% of the work shift.
The physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Specific vision abilities required of the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
This position requires a high attention to detail and quality.
This position requires demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work with others in a positive manner.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Must follow directions well.
Ability to work overtime including work on weekends, when needed.
Good attendance is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Check in garments when they arrive.
Load design onto the machine via computer
Hoop garment or item while machine is running prepping for the next run
Operate machines while trimming the backing
Learn how to adjust tensions for better sewing quality
Fix errors if needed on items
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task is a must for this job.
Maintains a safe, efficient, and clean work environment that shows pride in VF Imagewear, and is worthy of sharing with visitors at all times.
HOURS:
1st shift hours: 6:00AM - 2:30PM, Monday thru Friday. OT may be required daily and on Saturday
Greensboro, NC
V.F. Corporation engages in the design, production, procurement, marketing, and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and related products for men, women, and children in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through four segments: Outdoor, Active, Work, and Jeans. The company offers outdoor, merino wool and other natural fibers-based, surf-inspired, occupational, lifestyle, sporting, and casual apparel; equipment; accessories; outdoor lifestyle, performance-based, youth culture/action sports-inspired, and protective work footwear; handbags, luggage, backpacks, totes, and travel accessories; work and work-inspired lifestyle apparel and footwear; and denim, as well as uniform programs for business and governmental organizations.
It provides its products under the North Face, Timberland, Smartwool, Icebreaker, Altra, Vans Napapijri, Kipling, Eastpak, JanSport, Reef, Eagle Creek, Dickies, Red Kap, Bulwark, Timberland PRO, VF Solutions, Wrangler RIGGS, Walls, Terra, Workrite, Kodiak, Horace Small, Wrangler, Lee, Lee Riders, and Rock & Republic brands.
The company sells its products primarily to specialty stores, department stores, national chains, and mass merchants, as well as sells through direct-to-consumer operations, including company operated stores, concession retail stores, and brand e-commerce sites. V.F. Corporation was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.