Flatlock Sewing Machine Operator Job Description Sample

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for operating industrial sewing machines to complete hanging signs and graphics for retail displays using a variety of fabrics and materials. Operates in a high-volume production facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles graphics and hems per established work instructions utilizing Matic/Consew sewing machines. This includes sewing beading to fabric, applying hardware and fasteners and using decorative seams

• Operates sewing machines using foot lever and hand control, with the ability to QC product on the fly

• Determines which seam style to use according to specifications on order/ticket

• Aligns fabric, backing, aluminum stays, elastic, Velcro, follows seams, edges, or marking

• Sews parts with various types of stitches such as vertical stitched OR straight stitched

• Trims excess threads and edges of parts

• Uses gauges to insure proper placement of stitches on each piece of fabric

• Measures and cuts textiles accurately according to design specifications

• Hand repairs any weaknesses

• Sorts, folds and stacks fabrics, borders or panels as needed

• Changes needles and threads machines as needed

• Performs quality of work inspections for all seams sewn

• Performs all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures

• Maintains workstation in a neat, clean and orderly fashion

• Performs minor maintenance on machines as needed including re-threading and replacing of needles as necessary

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Prior experience in sewing/textile industry utilizing related machines preferred

• Minimum 2 years' experience in production sewing environment preferred

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage time efficiently, and meet shifting deadlines

• Uncompromising attention to detail

• Must be able to sew consistent seams, straight alignment with cover pattern and no dropped stitches

Ability to frequently lift bundles of up to approximately 50 lbs

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

• Experience reading and understanding production tickets

• Ability to interpret simple sewing instructions commonly placed in a sewing manual

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to review and assess quality of work

• Position is highly repetitious and involves occasional moving of moderately heavy materials

• Ability to work weekend shifts and overtime as necessary

• Ability to build effective relationships

• Ability to develop creative solutions to client and internal problems and challenges

• Ability to contribute to building a strong and positive team spirit as well as align with GSP values

Physical demands:

• PC/Keyboard: Position requires work on computers, using keyboards and viewing monitor

• Standing: Standing for lengthy periods of time

• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (Includes upward pulling) of up to 50 lbs

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear

• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for operating industrial sewing machines to complete hanging signs and graphics for retail displays using a variety of fabrics and materials. Operates in a high-volume production facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles graphics and hems per established work instructions utilizing Matic/Consew sewing machines. This includes sewing beading to fabric, applying hardware and fasteners and using decorative seams

• Operates sewing machines using foot lever and hand control, with the ability to QC product on the fly

• Determines which seam style to use according to specifications on order/ticket

• Aligns fabric, backing, aluminum stays, elastic, Velcro, follows seams, edges, or marking

• Sews parts with various types of stitches such as vertical stitched OR straight stitched

• Trims excess threads and edges of parts

• Uses gauges to insure proper placement of stitches on each piece of fabric

• Measures and cuts textiles accurately according to design specifications

• Hand repairs any weaknesses

• Sorts, folds and stacks fabrics, borders or panels as needed

• Changes needles and threads machines as needed

• Performs quality of work inspections for all seams sewn

• Performs all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures

• Maintains workstation in a neat, clean and orderly fashion

• Performs minor maintenance on machines as needed including re-threading and replacing of needles as necessary

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Prior experience in sewing/textile industry utilizing related machines preferred

• Minimum 2 years' experience in production sewing environment preferred

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage time efficiently, and meet shifting deadlines

• Uncompromising attention to detail

• Must be able to sew consistent seams, straight alignment with cover pattern and no dropped stitches

Ability to frequently lift bundles of up to approximately 50 lbs

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

• Experience reading and understanding production tickets

• Ability to interpret simple sewing instructions commonly placed in a sewing manual

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to review and assess quality of work

• Position is highly repetitious and involves occasional moving of moderately heavy materials

• Ability to work weekend shifts and overtime as necessary

• Ability to build effective relationships

• Ability to develop creative solutions to client and internal problems and challenges

• Ability to contribute to building a strong and positive team spirit as well as align with GSP values

Physical demands:

• PC/Keyboard: Position requires work on computers, using keyboards and viewing monitor

• Standing: Standing for lengthy periods of time

• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (Includes upward pulling) of up to 50 lbs

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear

• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are

As the country's oldest clothing retailer, Brooks Brothers is proud to uphold the same traditions and values for nearly two centuries. We believe these are the reasons why our customers consider us to be far more than a store. Brooks Brothers has been an American icon since 1818. In 1915, our present ten-story flagship store opened at 346 Madison Avenue near New York's most prominent social organizations, including the Harvard and Yale Clubs and the New York Yacht Club. Almost 200 years later, we continue to dress ladies and gentleman of all generations and cultivate long-term relationships with our loyal clients. Our stores represent our respect for our heritage and vision to be the premiere lifestyle destination. We continually strive to make this a great place to work with a strong emphasis on career development and associate satisfaction. We are consistently devoted to championing both our people and the Brooks Brothers Brand.

The diversity of our operations has recently created an opportunity for a Sewing Machine Operator located at our Tie Factory located in Long Island City, Long Island.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up an automatic sewing machine in accordance with established specifications

• Obtains appropriate sections of fabric in preparation for sewing

• Operates an automatic sewing machine, including feeding material into the machine and examining completed products

• Maintains safety awareness in, and around work areas, observing and reporting potential areas of concern

• Maintains high quality standards as required

• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be required

Skills/Requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• prior performance of duties in a manufacturing environment is helpful.

SKILLS/ APTITUDES REQUIRED:

• Manual dexterity

• Attention to detail

• Flexibility in task assignments

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

• Normal color vision may be required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Plant environment

• Light lifting

• Pushing/pulling of carts

• Frequent bending and working near moving machine parts are required

• Standing for lengthy periods of time may be required

• Exposure to sewing needle changes and scissors exists

• Occasional extra hours are required

Brooks Brothers is proud to offer our Associates competitive compensation, a fulfilling work environment and a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to a healthy and safe workplace for all.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We Value and Respect Each Other by Providing Equal Employment Opportunities.

Brooks Brothers is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or Associate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and Associates based on any of these protected categories. It is also Brooks Brothers policy to comply with all applicable federal and state laws respecting consideration of employment status and requests for reasonable accommodations in hiring and employment decisions. We expect mutual respect in support of our values and Equal Employment Opportunities.

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As the country's oldest clothing retailer, Brooks Brothers is proud to uphold the same traditions and values for nearly two centuries. We believe these are the reasons why our customers consider us to be far more than a store. Brooks Brothers has been an American icon since 1818. In 1915, our present ten-story flagship store opened at 346 Madison Avenue near New York's most prominent social organizations, including the Harvard and Yale Clubs and the New York Yacht Club. Almost 200 years later, we continue to dress ladies and gentleman of all generations and cultivate long-term relationships with our loyal clients. Our stores represent our respect for our heritage and vision to be the premiere lifestyle destination. We continually strive to make this a great place to work with a strong emphasis on career development and associate satisfaction. We are consistently devoted to championing both our people and the Brooks Brothers Brand.

The diversity of our operations has recently created an opportunity for a Sewing Machine Operator located at our Haverhill, MA location.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up an automatic sewing machine in accordance with established specifications.

• Obtains appropriate sections of shirts in preparation for sewing.

• Operates an automatic sewing machine, including feeding material into the machine and examining completed products.

• Maintains safety awareness in, and around work areas, observing and reporting potential areas of concern.

• Maintains high quality standards as required.

• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be required.

Skills/Requirements

Knowledge Required:

• Sufficiently able to understand and follow directions.

Qualifications:

• Prior performance of duties in a manufacturing environment is helpful.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Manual dexterity

• Attention to detail

• Flexibility in task assignments

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

• Normal color vision may be required.

Certificates/Licenses Required:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Plant environment.

• Light lifting; pushing/pulling of carts

• Frequent bending and working near moving machine parts are required.

• Standing for lengthy periods of time may be required.

• Exposure to sewing needle changes and scissors exists.

• Occasional extra hours are required.

Brooks Brothers is proud to offer our Associates competitive compensation, a fulfilling work environment and a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to a healthy and safe workplace for all.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We Value and Respect Each Other by Providing Equal Employment Opportunities.

Brooks Brothers is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or Associate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and Associates based on any of these protected categories. It is also Brooks Brothers policy to comply with all applicable federal and state laws respecting consideration of employment status and requests for reasonable accommodations in hiring and employment decisions. We expect mutual respect in support of our values and Equal Employment Opportunities.

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About the Position: This position is located at the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) located on Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, Fort Myer, VA. Overlooking Washington, D.C, and Georgetown to the north and the Virginia countryside to the south, Fort Myer, VA is a beautiful area rich with historic appeal. T With its elite ceremonial units, unique history, and location adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer continues to serve the nation's capital in the finest military tradition.

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Responsibilities

• Use industrial sewing machines sewing lock stitch seams, and button sewing.

• Identify completed garments according to size and lot and apply bar coding tickets.

• On a required basis, other duties may be occasionally performed such as hand sewing, or ironing depending on the workload.

• Operates a portable pressing machine steam iron to open seams and press parts of uniforms.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
5

• Job family (Series)
  3111 Sewing Machine Operating

• Requirements

HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI) background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Sewing Machine Operator~ without more than normal supervision. Operating standard and high-speed industrial sewing machines. Making labels for garments. Preparing production tickets and attaching to garment pieces. Operating a portable pressing machine steam iron.

• Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

• Knowledge of Materials

• Physical Effort

• Sits long periods of time with continual movement of hands, arms, and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Often handles pieces of fabric or articles of clothing that are consistently heavy and bulky.

• Working Conditions

• Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated and heated. Operators are subject to cuts, punctures, scratches and other minor irritations and injuries from handling sharp tools. Subject to allergies from dyes, dust, and lint from fabrics. Also subject to noise from sewing machines.

Education

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator (Half Capper) - Grand Forks, ND

Kelly Service-s is accepting applications for an Industrial Sewing Machine Operator in Grand Forks, ND.

Position Details:

• Perform minor maintenance on machines such as re-threading and replacing of needles

• Repair or redo work to product satisfaction

• Sort fold and stack borders and half caps as needed

• Inspect finished product for flaws

• Starting pay $10.50

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Read and understand directions in English safety rules, procedure manuals, operations and maintenance instructions and labeling

• Frequent grasping, handling and feeling with hand eye coordination

• Extended periods of standing and/or sitting, frequent bending and twisting

• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds

• Ability to work in noisy environment.

Highlights

Company Benefits when/if hired on after hours met:

• No nights/weekends,

• Paid holidays after 1 year

• Vacation after 2 years

• Medical Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield is available for purchase after 60 days.

As a Kelly Services candidate you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies

• Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career

• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center

• Weekly pay and service bonus plans

• Group- rate insurance options available immediately upon hire*

Let us help advance your career today!

If you are interested in these great opportunities, email a resume to , call or apply in person at Kelly Services at 3750 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks, ND. Or, refer a friend.

*Available for purchase and administered by a designated third-party vendor

Why Kelly

?

At Kelly

Services , we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune

100 companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access

the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect

with Kelly.

AboutKelly Services

As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people

around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of

talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2017 was $5.4 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter .

Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females,

Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is

committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity

is The Law.

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About the Position: This position is located at the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) located on Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, Fort Myer, VA. Overlooking Washington, D.C, and Georgetown to the north and the Virginia countryside to the south, Fort Myer, VA is a beautiful area rich with historic appeal. T With its elite ceremonial units, unique history, and location adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer continues to serve the nation's capital in the finest military tradition.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• Use industrial sewing machines sewing lock stitch seams, and button sewing.

• Identify completed garments according to size and lot and apply bar coding tickets.

• On a required basis, other duties may be occasionally performed such as hand sewing, or ironing depending on the workload.

• Operates a portable pressing machine steam iron to open seams and press parts of uniforms.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
5

• Job family (Series)
  3111 Sewing Machine Operating

• Requirements

HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI) background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Sewing Machine Operator~ without more than normal supervision. Operating standard and high-speed industrial sewing machines. Making labels for garments. Preparing production tickets and attaching to garment pieces. Operating a portable pressing machine steam iron.

• Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

• Knowledge of Materials

• Physical Effort

• Sits long periods of time with continual movement of hands, arms, and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Often handles pieces of fabric or articles of clothing that are consistently heavy and bulky.

• Working Conditions

• Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated and heated. Operators are subject to cuts, punctures, scratches and other minor irritations and injuries from handling sharp tools. Subject to allergies from dyes, dust, and lint from fabrics. Also subject to noise from sewing machines.

Education

Overview

Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Bigelow, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, Quick-Step and Unilin. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a wide variety of benefit options so that individuals can tailor plans that are right for him or her. Benefits include health care with prescription card, dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, employee purchase discounts, tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs and much more.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
6:00PM - 6:00AM, MON - THURS

Responsibilities

The Machine Mechanic is responsible for maintaining all Pegasus and Titan sewing machine equipment in a safe and effective manner.

• Guarantee that sewing equipment is operating properly and is safe for running.

• Assist and educate fellow operators in troubleshooting principles

• Troubleshoot and resolve all sewing machine issues

• Change needle

• Adjust yarn tension and stitch rate

• Make adjustments on loopers

• Repair and rebuild machines as needed

• High school graduate or GED equivalency required.

• Experience performing job specific general maintenance duties that includes experience in maintenance of mechanical and low voltage electrical equipment.

• Possess a technical aptitude to read and understand technical documents and instructions such as blue prints, manufacturing and installation instruction sheets, etc.

• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient performing basic math calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals.

• Must be able to work nights and or/weekends on rotating 12 hr shift

• Ability to operate and perform preventative maintenance on assigned department equipment, machinery, tools, etc.

• Successful completion of all required on the job training.

• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.

• May be required to use PC and other department specific database systems.

Qualifications

• Prior experience diagnosing troubles, plan, and repair breakdowns in machines, steam lines, water lines, air lines, air and water pumps or any other plant equipment required

• Prior experience installing finished machinery, equipment, devices or components at the ultimate use site. Assist in training of operators and maintenance personnel in production and maintenance details.

• 1-2 years Mechanical experience

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs

Overview

The primary responsibility of the Sewing Machine Trainee to ensure that orders in the respective Production area are embellished accurately, on time and in accordance with GTM quality standards. Team members work together performing various duties, including but not limited to: operation of cut and sew equipment, order preparation and quality assurance. Machine Operators will be cross trained on all sublimation machines.

The hours for this position are 1st shift (7:00am

• 3:30pm), Monday

• Friday. Occasional weekends are required during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Follow established standard operating procedures to produce scheduled jobs on time.

• Identify and communicate delays or issues that may potentially keep a specific job from being completed.

• Ensure quality standards are maintained during production.

• Confirm orders are accurate for quantities, fabric type and size specifications.

• Maintain a clean and efficient work area.

• Assist the rest of the production team as needed.

• Provide ideas and suggestions for improvement of processes; participate in efficiency evaluations as needed.

• Maintain daily production records.

• Follow the basic daily preventative maintenance flow chart

• Lift fabric rolls 50lb or more

• Lift Kraft Paper rolls 50lb or more

• Track Fabric Inventory

• Track basic materials to complete the job

• Complete position specific training plan, and engage in continuous development utilizing a developmental plan.

• Uphold GTM's Vision, Mission, and Values by "Making it Personal" during every interaction and process with all departments and team members.

Roles of Team Members:

• Cutter: Cut out pattern pieces and bundle according to size, ensure garment size runs are complete, and confirm accuracy of size tags and modesty panels. Also organize and track tubs on the output wall.

• Press Operator: Press artwork onto garments, identify fabric defects and/or artwork issues, track fabric waste and stock inventory. Operation will require running multiple presses at once.

• Print Operator: Coordinate and organize orders based on priority, calibrate colors for all printers, layout artwork to print onto transfer paper, track consumables (ink, paper, etc.) and identify lines in artwork, color dropouts, and or print head issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative.

• Must be detail oriented and possess strong mechanical, communication and organization skills.

• Ability to work effectively individually as well as part of a team.

• Ability to make sound and reasonable decisions.

• Ability to read a bill of materials spreadsheet.

• Ability to compute simple mathematical equations.

• Pattern knowledge a plus.

• PosterPrint software knowledge a plus.

• Must be willing to cross train and help other areas in the Sublimation and Production Departments.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly:

Telephone: 877.999.5553

Email: HBI_TA@hanes.com