Embroidery Machine Operator

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's. 

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

As an Embroidery Machine Operator, you’ll manage the flow of goods in and out of our VA department. Your tasks will include receiving stock, altering garments, and folding, packing, and invoicing orders. You’ll ensure everything runs smoothly and meets our quality standards.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensuring timely completion of orders within agreed lead-times.
• Inspecting orders for damage and verifying mono placement accuracy.
• Packing and dispatching outgoing goods.
• Recording details of delivery slips, requisitions, and invoices.
• Communicating with delivery drivers and suppliers.
• Sharing information about stock issues.
• Safely operating machinery and equipment (Embroidery and Heatpress).
• Completing Work In Progress (WIP) reports.
• Performing data entry tasks.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy warehouse, recycling waste whenever possible.

Who we’re looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

• Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team
• Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth
• Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone
• Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
• Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key
• Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What we’re looking for

• Prior warehouse experience; and
• Experience operating Embroidery (Barudan), Sewing and Heat press machines;
• Experience in leading people desired not required
• A proven ability to communicate effectively;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills;
• Computer skills;
• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Time management and organisational skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure;
• Safety conscious;
• Responsible and accountable for own and others work;

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers

​Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.