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About the Role

Industrial sewing machine operators will be responsible for sewing fabric, leather, or synthetic materials to produce or repair garments and other articles for Roots' iconic leather goods. Operators must remain focused and diligent, using patterns or intuition to perform tasks correctly and with care, ensuring smooth operations. An outstanding operator will possess an impeccable awareness of all sewing procedures and be able to repair minor equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Help produce leather goods such as handbags, jackets, and shoes according to high-quality standards.
• Sew pre-cut leather and fabric pieces, including pockets, flaps, zippers, piping, hoods, sleeves, and linings.
• Assess the quality of garment pieces before sewing to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Participate in the sewing process as part of a team to meet quality standards, delivery schedules, and safety requirements.
• Ensure individual and team productivity quotas are met or exceeded daily.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Industrial sewing experience necessary, preferably in the apparel manufacturing industry.
• Ability to use various industrial sewing machines, including single needle lock stitch and post bed machines.
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Fast learners and productivity oriented.
• Reliable with a good attendance record and a focus on punctuality.
• Able to work extended hours as required to meet business demands.

Skills

• Sewing fabric, leather, or synthetic materials
• Operating industrial sewing machines
• Assessing garment quality
• Teamwork
• Adherence to safety regulations

Location

• 1162 Caledonia Road

Work Type

• Manufacturing

Experience Level

• Industrial sewing experience necessary

About the Company

• Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community.
• Inspired by the great outdoors, Roots creates timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure.
• Roots believes in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• Roots appreciates that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences.
• Roots is committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in its products, team, and workplace culture.
• Roots values unique perspectives and encourages applications even if not all listed requirements are met.
• Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
• Roots uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

• Health and Safety in the workplace applies to everyone at Roots.
• We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement.
• Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.