Sewing Machine Operator District Photo is seeking a detail-oriented Sewing Machine Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will operate industrial sewing equipment to assemble custom pillowcase products according to established work instructions and quality standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, quality-focused, and able to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour plus overtime opportunities
At DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client's satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors.
Requirements:- Operate industrial sewing machines safely and efficiently
- Assemble pillowcase components according to work instructions and quality requirements
- Accurately align fabric components before and during sewing
- Perform visual inspections and identify sewing defects
- Trim excess threads and material without damaging finished products
- Match completed pillowcases with corresponding production materials for shipment
- Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and quality standards
- Maintain accurate product traceability throughout the production process
We have a variety of schedules available, including day shifts, night shifts, weekend day shifts, and weekend night shifts. During our busiest periods, some positions may have the opportunity to work significant overtime, including schedules of up to seven days per week. Reliability and attendance are extremely important during our holiday season.
District Photo Inc. Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen's leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.
Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.
