Laborer, Quality Assurance

Caleres • Port Washington, WI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Assurance Laborer at the Allen Edmonds Manufacturing & Production Facility, you will support manufacturing and production processes for men's footwear. Prior production experience is beneficial, but a learning mindset and positive attitude are valued, and training will be provided. The workplace is described as close-knit and family-oriented, with a supportive culture and long-tenured associates.

The role involves operating production equipment used for cutting, fitting, soling, lasting, bottoming, and finishing footwear; inspecting work to meet quality and production requirements; identifying defects and adjusting work or notifying leadership; and following company policies and OSHA safety procedures.

The position follows a Monday-through-Thursday schedule from 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting pay depends on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience and will equal or exceed the applicable minimum wage for the job location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passion for learning the craft of footwear production.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of units of measurement.
• Open-minded, positive attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prior production experience is beneficial but not required; training is provided.

Nice To Haves

• Prior production experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic production equipment used in footwear manufacturing operations, including cutting, fitting, soling, lasting, bottoming, and finishing.
• Start, stop, and control the speed of certain machinery using pedal or foot controls.
• Meet quality and production requirements for assigned operations.
• Detect defects or quality problems and adjust as needed or notify leadership.
• Follow company policies and guidelines and comply with OSHA safety procedures and requirements.

Benefits

• Benefits available starting day one, including health benefits and pension plans.
• Paid break between Christmas and New Year’s, separate from PTO.
• 30% associate discount on company brands, including Famous Footwear, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Vionic.
• Education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates.
• Dayforce Wallet early pay access without fees.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and online support.
• PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED