Upholstery Production Specialist

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Correctional Enterprises Specialist
- Senior (Upholstery Production Specialist) position.This position is located at the Oakhill Correctional Institution in Oregon, WI.

This is a reannouncement. If you previously applied for Job  and were found eligible, you do not need to reapply. You will be considered with your current score/results.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for shop production, ordering shop supplies and materials, shipping and receiving products, product quality control, documentation, tool control, and tool usage. This position will require knowledge of the many variations of chairs and their attributes, including fabrics used in the upholstery furniture business. This position will use computers and multiple software programs for production, quality control, order management, and inventory information.

This position will have responsibility for directing and training skilled and semi-skilled Person in Our Care employees in an industrial furniture manufacturing industry and maintaining adherence to institution rules and policies.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 03-14 with a starting pay of $28.11 per hour.A probationary period of one year is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive
benefits
package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.
• To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Shift: Monday
- Friday 6:30am- 3:00pm

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid State of Wisconsin Driver’s License.

Minimally Qualified Applicants Will Have Experience

• Performing production work in a manufacturing and/or production facility.
• Utilizing computer applications such as ERP/MRP software and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Leading and/or overseeing the work of others (e.g. training, coaching, mentoring, assigning duties, reviewing work, etc.)

How To Apply

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

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