Job Description

Pressing Machine Operator - Apparel - Freed & Freed International Ltd.

The Company:

Historic, Canadian garment manufacturers, Freed & Freed International Ltd. is a 100-year-old company, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Today, Freed & Freed stands as one of the few remaining Canadian, 4th generation, and family run businesses in the garment industry. Long known for creating Ladies' & Men's fine apparel, Freed & Freed uses its depth of experience and its unique understanding of design, construction and manufacturing to position itself as a high-quality maker both domestically and internationally across many categories. From outerwear to home goods, the result is always beautifully crafted, and of the highest quality.

The Position

: Pressing Machine Operator - Apparel

Key Responsibilities:

Steam press apparel - Blazers, Coats, Outerwear, etc. Operate industrial press machine to finish all clothing types Work independently to press various parts of a garment according to specifications provided Activate and adjust machine controls to specific temperature specifications Ensure pressing meets the Freed quality standards and inspection Ensure daily/weekly/monthly individual targets are met or exceeded Ability to learn new operations to achieve corporate goal of 100% efficiency Adhere to Freed & Freed rules, regulations and code of conduct

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

1-2+ years pressing experience, preferably in apparel manufacturing industry Experience using industrial steam pressing machines Experience with under pressing or final pressing Experience in a fast-paced factory setting

We offer:

A family-like environment - we are a small but mighty team that works hard together!

A business-casual dress code - our dress code matches our laid-back but professional work environment

Benefits coverage including health and dental

Continuous improvement and development - we always look to our employees for ideas to improve efficiency and grow with our team

Application Process:

We value diversity and welcome all applications. Please advise us if an accommodation is required for reason of disability for the application and/or interview process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an initial interview process.

All applicants to apply in person at 1309 Mountain Ave, Winnipeg, MB or email Lynn Wiens at lwiens@freedgroup.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking
Experience:

Pressing Machine Operator: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Location:

Winnipeg, MB (required)
Work Location: In person