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G. Robert Cotton Operations
G. Robert Cotton Operations
Mattress Operations
The MSI Mattress Factory produces innerspring, densified polyester, foam-core and fiber-core mattresses. The shop also makes mattress pads, pillows, shower curtains, mesh laundry bags, jump suits, and maintenance wear. These products can satisfy the needs of confinement care, health-care, educational, or recreational environments.
Mattress Operations Work Skills Training
Through employment with MSI, prisoners at the Mattress Factory develop both hard (industry-specific) and soft (social) skills, preparing them for employment after incarceration.
Soft Skills: Decision Making, Communication, Teamwork, Reliability, Accountability, Punctuality, Adaptability, Listening, Literacy/Numeracy.
Hard Skills: Machine Operation, Machine Maintenance & Repair, Shipping & Receiving, Office & Stock Clerk, Quality Assurance, Order Fulfillment/Management, Sewing Machine Operation, Hot Stamping & Embroidery, Cutting and Assembly.
- We instill and promote a positive work ethic.
- We provide opportunities for prisoners to learn marketable skills and gain from experience.
- We contribute to the economic self-sufficiency of working prisoners and their families
Print Design Services
MSI Print Shop offers printing as well as design and layout services. The Print Shop produces a full range of stationery items, business cards, brochures, fliers, mailers, booklets, newsletters, and multi-part forms, with its capabilities in two and four color and high volume printing, collating and binding.
SHOP PRINTING SERVICES
Printing Services Work Skills Training
Through employment with MSI, prisoners at the Print Shop develop both hard (industry-specific) and soft (social) skills, preparing them for employment after incarceration.
Soft Skills: Decision Making, Communication, Teamwork, Reliability, Accountability, Punctuality, Adaptability, Listening, Literacy/Numeracy.
Hard Skills: Press Operation, Machine Maintenance & Repair, Office Clerk, Project Management, Digital Press Operation, Finishing & Bindery, Graphic Design, Design Production.
- We instill and promote a positive work ethic.
- We provide opportunities for prisoners to learn marketable skills and gain from experience.
- We contribute to the economic self-sufficiency of working prisoners and their families.