Laborer, Quality Assurance

Caleres • Port Washington, WI

21d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Assurance Laborer at the Allen Edmonds Manufacturing & Production Facility, you will support manufacturing and production processes for premium men's footwear. The role involves operating production equipment used in cutting, fitting, soling, lasting, bottoming, and finishing handcrafted footwear, and inspecting work to meet quality and production requirements. The employer provides training and values a learning mindset and positive attitude; prior production experience is beneficial but not required.

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, and familiarity with units of measurement.
• Open-minded, positive attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior production experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic production equipment used in footwear manufacturing.
• 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, make adjustments 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 PTO.
• Pension plans.
• Fully paid break between Christmas and New Year’s, separate from PTO.
• Monday–Thursday, four-day workweek.
• 30% associate discount on company brands.
• Education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates.
• Dayforce Wallet early pay access.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and online support.

What This Job Offers

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