- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Canada Goose is hiring a Manual Fabric Spreader in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to spread and cut fabric lays, verify materials and cutting orders, maintain production records, and follow workplace safety procedures. The role is full-time in a manufacturing environment and includes standing or walking for 8 hours and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Role & Responsibilities
- Spread and cut fabric lays according to markers provided by Marker Making, and maintain daily spreading records.
- Keep the workspace and equipment clean and well organized; perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
- Follow safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment.
- Cut fabric by hand or with electric handheld cutting machines.
- Consult the supervisor for information about orders, processes, or problems.
- Take instructions from the supervisor and read cutting orders.
- Check cutting information to ensure styles and sizes are correct.
- Confirm all required fabric is available before spreading.
- Check marker lengths against cutting orders.
- Verify each roll's code and yardage against the pick list.
- Confirm cutting orders appear on the daily cutting plan and follow its priority schedule.
- Complete a request form when fabric is short, specifying the fabric type and quantity required in meters.
- Return cutting orders to the cutting plan table.
- Immediately report issues to the supervisor.
- Record completed cutting orders.
- Label excess lining, interlining, and shell fabric for each MPO and return it to the warehouse.
- Maintain a clean and safe workstation and follow proper safety procedures.
Qualifications
- Manufacturing-environment experience is an asset.
- Experience in the garment industry.
- Understanding of numbers and measurements.
- Knowledge of apparel construction and mass-production principles.
- Good command of English.
- Able to read markers and spread fabric to maximize fabric usage.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Strong initiative to consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong work ethic and a proactive approach to the role.
- Detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy.
- Self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.
- Ability to understand and follow job safety guidelines.
- Skilled in using required spreading machines and electrical tools, including a straight-knife cutter.
- Excellent eyesight and ability to detect subtle differences in fabric shading between rolls.
- Consistently demonstrate Canada Goose values: innovation, respect, passion, accountability, and an entrepreneurial spirit, with personal commitment.
- Able to stand or walk for 8 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, work in a noisy, fast-paced factory environment, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Skills
Experience
Experience in the garment industry; manufacturing-environment experience is an asset.
Workplace
The role is situated in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program; career-growth opportunities through internal and external programs; Goose Rewards and ICON Rewards; donation matching and paid volunteer time through CG Gives; tools and resources supporting physical and mental health, embracing change, and connecting with colleagues.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Canada Goose, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Fabric Spreading Operator», «Manual Fabric Laying Operator», «Fabric Spreading Technician», «Fabric Spreader-Cutter», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.