Hybrid Quilt Machine Operator chez Missouri Star Quilt Company

Quilt Machine Operator 

The Missouri Star Quilt Company is looking for energetic people who want to learn a new craft and have an interest in joining our team.  We value hard work, a cheerful attitude, and loyalty while creating an experience for our customers through the art of quilting.

When can you work?  A Full Time, hourly position is currently available for Days (Mon-Thurs:  5:00 am - 3:30 pm OR 6:00 am - 4:30 pm) 

Don’t have any skills or experience?  That’s okay - we’re here to help you!  We take the time to train and ensure all Quilt Machine Operators are successful while bringing joy to our customers and knowing they play a small part in helping to finish our customer’s personal creations; their personal works of art!

What will you do? 

• Set/stage quilts on the long-arm machines and monitor the quilting machine to ensure no issues happen during the quilting process; i.e., loading the backing, batting and quilt tops onto the long-arm.

• Interact with any guests/visitors to the warehouse by explaining, demonstrating, and answering any questions guests may have.

• Understand authorized machine maintenance, upkeep, and quilting requirements. 

• Maintains expected quality and production goals. 

• Observes all department and company safety rules. 

• Assist with any other department duties; i.e., check-in, quality, trimming, shipping as determined by the quilting leads or managers to help with any/all duties of the Quilting department.

• When in peak business demands, assist with duties such as cutting, picking, or shipping.

Successful attributes needed?

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Very good attention to detail

• Can take direction 

• Listen and respond constructively

• Take initiative to be a self-starter as well as be a team player

• Share your expertise with others

• Basic math skills - must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and conduct basic mathematics involving measurements

Do I need to join a gym?

• You won’t be asked to run a race, but this position is primarily standing and walking 

• Must occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds

• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands/fingers, reaching with arms associated with pinning/running the quilting machine and trimming tasks

• Overtime may be required or offered during peak periods

What else can we offer you?                                        

We take great pride and care with our employees and offer FT employees a variety of benefits including pay for performance and attendance incentives; medical/dental/vision insurance coverage; PTO at time of hire, paid holidays, employee discount; a matching 401k plan, and much more!  

Missouri Star Quilt Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.