Alterations General Worker (Embroidery) at Barron

Job Description

• We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Production Alterations General Worker to support our embroidery and garment preparation processes.
• This role involves a variety of hands-on production tasks, including garment cleaning, racking, cutting materials, ironing, and packing final finished products.
• The ideal candidate is hardworking, attentive to detail, and able to follow production processes accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Purpose

• To perform general operational duties within the production environment, ensuring garment preparation, alterations, finishing, and handling are executed accurately, efficiently, and according to job card requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Stock Movement & Handling

• Move stock between production areas as required.
• Rack and off-rack garments for embroidery and printing processes.
• Ensure embroidered items are handled carefully and returned to designated stations.

Racking & Off-Racking Garments

• Rack garments onto the embroidery machine.
• Off-rack garments after branding and ensure they are placed into the curing tunnel (where applicable).
• Verify that garments have cured properly before progressing to the next stage.

Unpacking & Packing Stock

• Unpack stock and inspect the correctness, condition, and quality against the job card.
• Pack branded stock after performing QC checks to confirm accuracy of branding vs job card instructions.
• Maintain high attention to detail when preparing orders.

Garment Cleaning & Alterations Support

• Remove threading, backing, and excess materials from embroidered garments using embroidery scissors.
• Clean garments thoroughly to ensure a professional finish.
• Iron garments as needed to ensure neatness before QC or packing.

Material Cutting

• Cut material according to templates using the cutting machine/scissors.
• Follow cutting specifications exactly to avoid material waste or defects.

Order Preparation & Packing

• Prepare, fold, and pack completed orders according to customer and production requirements.
• Label, count, and verify quantities before sealing orders for dispatch.

Housekeeping & Equipment Care

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area at all times.
• Assist with cleaning of equipment and production stations.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines and report hazards immediately.

Qualifications

• Minimum NQF Level 4 or equivalent.

Job Knowledge

• Basic understanding of health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of embroidery processes and garment handling.
• Familiarity with production flow and quality control principles.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good time management
• Ability to follow processes and instructions
• Dexterity and comfort with manual tasks
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

What We Offer

• Training and development within the embroidery and alterations department
• Growth opportunities within production
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Deadline:3rd March,2026