2nd Shift Furniture Builder/Assembler

La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the furniture manufacturing industry is seeking a 2nd Shift Furniture Builder/Assembler. This physically demanding role focuses on the hand-building of quality upholstered furniture, requiring strong coordination skills and the ability to work efficiently in a team setting. With varied responsibilities, including upholstery, assembly, and packaging, candidates must be willing to engage in repetitive tasks while maintaining high quality standards. The company is committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees can thrive.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day.
• Capacity to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team atmosphere and meet daily production goals.
• Use various tools to assemble and upholster furniture components.
• Validate unit cover and coordinate workflow in cell.

Skills

Coordination

Self-motivation

Physical endurance

Education

Completion of in-house training curriculum

Tools

Power tools

Staple gun

Drill

Air tools

Job description

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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

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 Description

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.

Additional Job Description

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Weekly Hours

40

Benefits For Employees In The US

Benefit offerings to employee and their families include: 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: 2025 La-Z-Boy Benefits Overview

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 upmost 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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