1st Shift Builder/Assembler $20 Starting Pay

La-Z-Boy Inc.; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is hiring in Neosho, Missouri for a production assembler role. The position runs 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, with mandatory overtime on Fridays.

The job involves standing for long periods, heavy lifting, and using power tools, framing, and staple guns to hand-build quality upholstered furniture. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, following upholstery notes and specifications to ensure unit quality.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day with bending, twisting and reaching.
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and handling materials safely.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply; basic reading/writing and in-house training completed.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team atmosphere to assemble upholstered furniture.
• Perform any position within the cell as needed to meet production goals.
• Use staple guns, frame guns and air tools to assemble components per specification.
• Coordinate workflow within the cell to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Package finished units and prepare for shipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Frame gun

Staple gun

Air tools

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you're ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Summary: 5 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Thursday and mandatory overtime on Fridays. This is a physically demanding, fast-paced job involving independent or team-based work to hand-build quality upholstered furniture. Drive, urgency, and self-motivation are needed to meet daily production goals. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting and moving at least 50 lbs, and using hands to grip, pull, and handle materials. Comfort with power tools, framing, and staple guns is essential.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in a team atmosphere
• Perform any position within the cell as needed
• Proper use of Kan Ban containers
• Upholster: Knock down all sharp corners of frame
• Use of staple gun to staple materials
• Use of hammer to insert tack strip, panels, etc
• Use of staple puller to retract improper staples
• Use of additional air tools to assemble components as necessary (drill, hog ring gun, hot glue gun, etc.)
• Ability to assemble furniture components by upholstery notes within specifications
• Frame: Use of frame gun to staple materials
• Proper glue and/or wax application per specification
• Use of additional air tools to assemble components as necessary (drill, crimping gun, chisel tool, etc)
• Use of glue scraper for proper clean up
• Cushion Process: Validate unit cover to ticket in each batch
• Coordinate work flow in cell
• Insert stuffing materials into cover components
• Use of machine to seal and quilt
• Use of staple gun to staple materials
• Final Assembly: Assemble components into completed unit
• Use of staple gun to staple materials
• Use of additional air tools to assemble components as necessary (drill, tack gun, etc)
• Oil mechanism as required by specification
• Scan ticket to show unit complete
• Packaging: Use of staple gun to staple materials
• Use of additional air tools to assemble components as necessary (drill, frame gun, crimp gun, etc)
• Use of banding and up ender equipment
• Use of tape gun to properly secure packaging materials
• Apply ticket to finished package in proper location
• Move unit to alternate location as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the above duties
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Completion of in-house training curriculum
• Basic computer skills
• Strong coordination for routine, repetitive tasks
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day with frequent bending, twisting, and reaching
• Capacity to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Skilled use of hands for gripping, pulling, and tugging

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Strong coordination for routine, repetitive tasks. Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day on hard surfaces with frequent bending, twisting, and reaching. Capacity to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Skilled use of hands for gripping, pulling, and tugging.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits for Employees in the US:

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks' prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.
• More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company's Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.

If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.

Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La-Z-Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day. If you're ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you're ready to explore La-Z-Boy. There are chairs that need to be filled at La-Z-Boy. Find out if there's one for you. La-Z-Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La-Z-Boy in their homes - more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.