1st Shift Sewing & Upholstery Associate
About The Position
Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus. Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.
Requirements
- Must be detail-oriented
- Regular lifting and maneuvering and positioning of product up to 40 lbs.
- Operate various upholstery machines
- Presses, stretchers, staple gun, screw guns, and power shears
- Operate handheld pneumatic staple guns
- Operate industrial sewing machine
- Requires reaching, pulling and stretching of fabric.
- Requires full shift of standing, walking, bending and lifting
- Able to read, write and follow instructions, both written and verbal
- Able to assist in training employees
- Previous Upholstery Experience required
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous Manufacturing Experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Apply fabric and foam to seating and lounge furniture for the Worship, Education, Healthcare and Human Services Markets.
- Apply fabric and foam to chairs, pews, kneelers, seats and backs
- Stapling upholstery products
- Stuffing upholstery product
- Sewing upholstery product
- Operate spray guns to apply adhesive
- Trainer
- Mastered upholstery cell or proficient in most of cell
- Cutting pew and chair fabric
- Operate radial arm and chop saws
- Reading and interpreting measurements
- 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)
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental for one premium
- Vision
- Company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP
- 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
- Furniture discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
