The posting
Reports To: Development Center Supervisor Department: Development Center Location: Irvine, KY Worksite Classification: On-Site Status: Non-Exempt Job Band: Business Support
Job Summary Sample Specialist works closely with Technical Design, Patterns & Marking, Quality, Process Engineering, and others as needed to ensure for styles being developed specifications yield the desired product and facilitates preparation for bulk production. The Sample Specialist reviews in detail specifications accompanying sample requests, documents and communicates discovered issues and opportunities, and assists in creating physical samples for evaluation. Inspired by Hard work In everything we do, we honor the hardworking legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We drive innovation by finding new, better ways to achieve success. We earn trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. We build lasting customer relationships by delivering solutions that prioritize their needs. Above all, we believe actions speak louder than words—because we are worn by the hardest-working people of all. Representative Responsibilities
Reviews sample request and specifications ensuring request is fully understood and seeks clarification if not Obtains required materials or requests use of appropriate substitute materials to create requested samples Evaluates material and construction specifications as well as proposed methods relative to creating requested samples and bulk production, documenting issues or improvement opportunities discovered Ensures issues or improvement opportunities are communicated to the appropriate associate or department to rectify or to take advantage of Creates physical samples as requested performing any required operations as directed based on established Carhartt standards Stays informed of changes to quality requirements and applies when creating physical samples Actively seeks to improve knowledge and operation of equipment used in the sample unit and at Carhartt production facilities Coordinate any sample pattern changes by assisting the Manager with analyzing what and how to make changes, implementing the changes, and reviewing the final results. Identify opportunities to reduce cost during sample process with method, process, or utilization improvements, etc. Make suggestions on such to management
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Skills & Experience
2 years’ experience minimum in an industrial sewing environment Skilled with operating various classes and types of sewing production equipment (e.g. lockstitch, chainstitch, serge, buttonhole, etc.) experience with folders a plus Meets or exceeds productivity and quality output in production environment Must be able to work with minimum direction and supervision Must be willing to work in a collaborative team environment focused on solving problems Ability to handle a variety of tasks at one time, maintain composure in stressful situations, and be detail oriented, accurate and organized
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Strength: Sedentary – Frequently; Light – occasionally Vision: Color Vision; Near Acuity; Depth Perception; Accommodation Movement: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, feeling
Hazard: Proximity Equipment: Office Equipment, hand tools, Travel: Medium Auditory: Talking, hearing
This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities. Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.



