FABRIC WORKER
United States Fleet Forces Command
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Fabric Worker Supervisor (Fabric Worker Foreman - UNICOR)
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department of Justice
Location
Oakdale, Louisiana
Salary
$39.41 - $46.02
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 13, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of inmates in a federal prison to produce textile and fabric items, like sewn products, while ensuring high-quality output that meets strict government standards.
The role also requires maintaining prison security and training workers to prepare them for reentry into society.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in fabric production, strong leadership skills, and comfort working in a correctional environment.
Key Requirements
- Proven ability to supervise workers, including aptitude for managing inmate labor
- Experience in textile or fabric production, such as cutting, assembling, and packaging sewn products
- Knowledge of quality control to meet Department of Defense and government specifications
- Training skills to teach production techniques and ensure efficient output
- Commitment to maintaining institutional security as a primary responsibility
- Sufficient training and hands-on experience in trades and labor occupations (WS-3105 series)
Full Job Description
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Applicants must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications will be determined by comparing your application to the responses to the Applicant Assessment Questions against the guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS-3105 series.
To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out elements (Ability to supervise) and (Aptitude for work with prisoners); receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND you must furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Failure to specifically identify skills in this field may result in your score being lowered or in being found ineligible for this vacancy.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Major Duties:
Serves as supervisor of an inmate detail engaged in the production of various types of textile products which may include any type of sewn product or any type of product made from fabric.
Responsible for the quality of work under his/her supervision by assuring economical and efficient accomplishment of assignments as mandated by contract and specific product orders.
Trains all inmates to cut, assemble and package a finished product which meets rigid Department of Defense and other government and private sector specifications in sufficient quantity and quality.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
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