Product Assembly Associate I

Sauder Courtroom; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Product Assembly Associate I to assemble wooden furniture for educational and healthcare facilities. Key responsibilities include framing, fabricating, and ensuring safety in the workspace. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This full-time position offers a full benefits package including health coverage, paid vacations, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match and profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Furniture discount

Qualifications

• Attention to fine detail; able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to work in a standing position for full shifts.
• Meets quality standards according to standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wooden furniture products for higher education and healthcare.
• Perform framing, fabricating, and upholstery tasks.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed in the workspace.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Use of handheld power tools

Training skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sauder Manufacturing Co, 930 W Barre Rd, Archbold, Ohio, United States of America

Overview

Product Assembly Associate I - Ends & Supports. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Position Summary

The Product Assembly Associate I will primarily assemble wooden furniture for higher education facilities and healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

• Framing wood components
• Fabricating
• Upholstering
• Prep and subassembly work
• Unit assembly of a customer product for the assigned work center

Location Details

New Haven: Product Assembly Associate 1 (PAA1) will be trained in two skill sets of the six listed and must have quality work, proficiency, and willingness to perform the tasks when asked by the production leader.

Wood Framing: Constructing wooden frames for arms, backs, seats, and ottomans through the use of staple guns, fasteners, and adhesive.

Foam Fabrication: Applying foam to wooden frames for arms, backs, seats, and ottomans through the use of staple guns, fasteners, and adhesive.

Fabric Upholstery: Applying fabric to wooden frames for arms, backs, seats, and ottomans through the use of staple guns and fasteners.

Fabric Stuffing: Applying fabric to foam fabricated frames for arms, backs, seats, and ottomans.

Mechanism Assembly: Mechanism assembly for recliners, sleep chairs, and sleep sofas for the assigned work center.

Unit Assembly: Complete assembly of a customer product for the assigned work center.

All skill sets must meet quality standards according to standard operating procedures.

Position Requirements

• Attention to fine detail; detail-oriented
• Regular lifting, maneuvering and positioning of product up to 50 lbs
• Requires full shift of standing, walking, bending and lifting
• Able to read, write and follow instructions, both written and verbal
• Able to use handheld power tools with accuracy and precision
• Able to assist in training employees
• 5-S audits and daily cleaning
• Ensures a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Experience and Knowledge Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous Manufacturing Experience preferred

Key Attributes Required

• A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and acts in accordance with the Company’s Values

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend and lift overhead up to 8 hours at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work on shop floor production. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants.

Full benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA), 10 paid holidays per year, 3 weeks paid vacation from weekly accrual, 401(k) match and profit sharing plan, disability coverage, life insurance, pay for performance increases, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunity, Sauder Village membership, employee referral bonus and a sweet furniture discount!

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Sauder Manufacturing Co, 930 W Barre Rd, Archbold, Ohio, United States of America