About Us:
Black Sheep Mattress Company is a small local business specializing in building and selling handcrafted, luxury mattresses from all-natural materials. We value sustainability and transparency, focus on creating meaningful relationships with our customers, and provide the opportunity to be part of Calgary’s growing maker community.
We offer a casual but professional work environment with flexible hours and ample opportunity for creativity, initiative, and growth.
We're seeking a part or full-time production associate (seamstress/sewist) to prepare, cut, and sew materials for mattresses and furniture upholstery.
Position Details
- Permanent - part-time or full-time available (up to 40 hrs/week)
- Medical/dental benefits provided
Job Description:
- Operate sewing machines and sergers to produce products according to specifications.
- Cut materials for mattress cases and other Black Sheep products.
- Accurately sew using industrial machines.
- Fabricate products according to Black Sheep specifications and standards.
- Follow detailed work instructions and production schedules to meet deadlines.
- Complete assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve production processes.
- Participate in the development of new products.
Qualifications
- Ability to safely operate single needle sewing machines and multi-needle sergers or overlock machines
- Proven experience in manufacturing or sewing, with a keen eye for detail
- Experience on Juki, Reliable, or Merrow machines an asset
- 2 or more years experience preferred
- Secondary school certificate preferred
- Design experience an asset
- Upholstery experience an asset
Additional Skills
- Ability to follow detailed instructions while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Good English speaking & communication skills
- Ability to work well on a team
- Time management and ability to plan and organize tasks
- Problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail
Application Details:
Applications accepted until August 7th, 2026. Interviews will be conducted shortly after.
Please do not apply if you do not have sewing experience. If you indicate sewing experience but it is not reflected in your resume, please include a cover letter.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- How many years of sewing experience do you have?
- Are you located in Calgary, AB?
Language:
Work Location: In person
