The Quilting Bee, Inc. is the region’s largest sewing machine dealer and quilting fabric dealer in the region. We also carry a large selection of fabrics and sewing notions.

Our Warehouse/Tech Assistant is responsible for assisting in receiving of product and warehousing, with a significant duty being inventorying the sewing, quilting and embroidery machines and verifying they perform to each manufacturer’s standards. The assistant troubleshoots problems and communicates with the staff technicians, the inventory clerk and management. The assistant also inventories trade-in machines and assists in preparing them for sale. On occasion this position will assist delivering sewing tables as well as installing quilting and embroidery machines off-site.

Skill Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Mechanically Inclined
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage, organize and stock inventory
• Ability to communicate to and/or educate staff and customers on proper maintenance and operation of machines
• Ability to lift loads of at least 100 pounds and bend and stoop while working on equipment
• Ability to work on foot for extended periods of time
• Reliable mode of transportation

Specific Tasks

• Store goods properly in warehouse
• Inventory new and used machines and prep for sale
• Carry out basic quality and testing checks on new machines
• Assist in delivering and setting up sewing furniture and machines
• Keep warehouse organized and clean
• Operate walkie stacker forklift
• Moderate maintenance tasks

Job Type

• Full time opportunity
• Occasional travel will be required to deliver or service clients.

Required Education

• High School equivalent required

Compensation

• Starting at $16.75/hr based upon experience.
• All employees also participate in our profit pool.
• Available Supplemented Health Insurance – A health care plan is available with the employer paying 50%.