2nd Shift Furniture Builder

Job Summary

This 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.

Monday – Friday 4 PM – 2:30 AM; mandatory overtime on Fridays.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Work in a team atmosphere
• Perform any position within the cell as needed
• Proper use of Kan Ban containers
• Knock down all sharp corners of frame
• Use of staple gun to staple materials
• Use of hammer to insert tack strip, panels, etc.
• Use 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
• Use of frame gun to staple materials
• Proper glue and/or wax application per specification
• Use of glue scraper for proper clean up
• Validate unit cover to ticket in each batch
• Coordinate workflow in cell
• Insert stuffing materials into cover components
• Use of machine to seal and quilt
• Assemble components into completed unit
• Oil mechanism as required by specification
• Scan ticket to show unit complete
• 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

• 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

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.

40 hours per week.

Benefit offerings to employee and their families include:
Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance; 401(k) 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.

More information can be found via: 2025 La‑Z‑Boy Benefits Overview.

At La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/in‑interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la‑z‑ or by calling 734‑242‑1444.

Entry Level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing