Furniture Builder Plant

Position: Furniture Builder Plant 19 AM
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Job Summary:

AM Shift Monday - Friday 6AM - 3:30

PMThis is a physically demanding, fast-paced job involving independent or team-based work to hand-build quality upholstered furniture. Drive, urgency, and self-motivation are needed to meet daily production goals. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting and moving at least 50 lbs, and using hands to grip, pull, and handle materials. Comfort with power tools, framing, and staple guns is essential.

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Work in a team atmosphere

Perform any position within the cell as needed

Proper use of Kan Ban containers

Upholster:

Knock down all sharp corners of frame

Use of staple gun to staple materials

Use of hammer to insert tack strip, panels, etcUse of staple puller to retract improper staples

Use of additional air tools to assemble components as necessary (drill, hog ring gun, hot glue gun, etc.)Ability to assemble furniture components by upholstery notes within specifications

Frame:

Use of frame gun to staple materials

Proper glue and/or wax application per specification

Use of additional air tools to assemble components as necessary (drill, crimping gun, chisel tool, etc)
Use of glue scraper for proper clean up Cushion Process:

Validate unit cover to ticket in each batch

Coordinate work flow in cell Insert stuffing materials into cover components

Use of machine to seal and quilt

Use of staple gun to staple materials

Final Assembly:

Assemble components into completed unit

Use of staple gun to staple materials

Use of additional air tools to assemble components as necessary (drill, tack gun, etc)
Oil mechanism as required by specification

Scan ticket to show unit complete

Packaging:

Use of staple gun to staple materials

Use of additional air tools to assemble components as necessary (drill, frame gun, crimp gun, etc)
Use of banding and up ender equipment

Use of tape gun to properly secure packaging materials

Apply ticket to finished package in proper location

Move unit to alternate location as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the above duties

Basic reading and writing skills

Completion of in-house training curriculum

Basic computer skills

Strong coordination for routine, repetitive tasks

Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day with frequent bending, twisting, and reaching

Capacity to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs Skilled use of hands for gripping, pulling, and tugging

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Strong coordination for routine, repetitive tasks. Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day on hard surfaces with frequent bending, twisting, and reaching. Capacity to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Skilled use of hands for gripping, pulling, and tugging.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefits for Employees in the US:

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include:
Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

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