1st Shift Final Product Assembly Assoc (4x10 Schedule)

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.

SCHEDULE: Monday thru Thursday 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Position Summary:
The Product Assembly Associate II will primarily assemble wooden furniture for houses of worship, higher education facilities, healthcare facilities and human service facilities.

• Product Assembly of complex products
• Framing wood components
• Fabricating
• Upholstering
• Prep and subassembly work
• Base assembly
• Responsible for the quality of the end product
• May be cross-trained on other general assembly jobs

Location Specific Details:
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 assigned work center.

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

Position Requirements:

• Attention to fine detail/ must be detail-oriented
• Regular lifting and maneuvering and positioning of product up to 75 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
• Product Assembly experience required

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.

Work Environment

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