Assembler 2 - 1st Shift - Conover, NC

Haworth, Inc; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Haworth, Inc. in Conover, NC is seeking an Assembler 2 for the 1st shift to assemble and prepare products for final shipment.

You will coordinate materials, perform final quality inspections, and update production systems while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The role requires basic education and manufacturing experience; you will operate hand and power tools, assist with packaging, and support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Education: minimum of 8th grade required.
• Military equivalency referenced in job description.
• Military education/experience may be considered for relevant work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare products for final shipment.
• Coordinate materials and verify parts against pick tickets.
• Inspect components and final product for fit, function, and quality.
• Enter order data into electronic production system and label products.
• Support safety, housekeeping, and 5S practices on the shop floor.
• Cross-train and assist in other production tasks as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material resources management

Coordination

Troubleshooting

Design

MES software

Time management

Judgment and decision making

Production and processing

Education

8th grade education

Military equivalency

Tools

MES software

Job description

Job Title: Assembler 2 - 1st Shift - Conover, NC

Posting Start Date: 10/21/26

Job Overview

Independently assembles and prepares products for final shipment. Coordinates materials, performs final quality inspections, updates production systems, packages and stages completed products, and helps resolve routine production issues while meeting safety, quality, and production requirements.

Essential Functions

• Material Selection. Accesses electronic production systems to determine daily schedule and to verify accuracy of materials for production. May work in multiple work centers.
• Material Coordination. Picks all needed components. Verifies that parts received match pick tickets. Monitors material flow and updates electronic production system accordingly. May create pick lists.
• Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Quality. Inspects incoming components, parts, and/or previous station's assembly work and completed product to ensure proper fit and function of all components. Corrects or replaces defective or insufficient parts, and escalates and documents production nonconformance issues. Participates in continuous improvement events in multiple work centers.
• Technical Operations. Packages final product according to customer specifications. May use hand tools, power tools, overhead crane, and lift assist.
• Quality Assurance. Performs final visual and quality inspection of product prior to shipment to ensure final product is in accordance with customer specifications.
• Production Systems. Independently enters order data into electronic production system, creates labels, and stages product for final shipment.
• Training and Coaching. Provides informal guidance to team members on standard machine operations, work instructions, and safe work practices. Reinforces established procedures and demonstrates routine tasks as needed.
• Packaging and Product Flow. Independently prepares and may package and stage components for next manufacturing process or for shipment to customer.
• Respects and follows safety policies and regulations; Scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk. Encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices; Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follows company policies and standard work procedures; Encourages others to follow work rules; Calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures
• Performs quality work and inspections (per Haworth quality standards) throughout the production process
• Flexes weekly work schedules as business demands; May work more than forty hours per week, including weekends and/or holidays
• Follows all housekeeping standards and complete daily 5S checklists/tasks
• Cross trains and performs in other job functions as requested
• Completes other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Management of Material Resources
• Coordination
• Troubleshooting
• Design
• Manufacturing execution system MES software
• Time Management
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Production and Processing

Required Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Minimum of 8th grade education
• Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
• Military education and experience may be considered when directly related to the applicable work requirements, skills, and experience outlined in this job description. Find Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military

Preferred Qualifications

• WORK EXPERIENCE: One year of manufacturing experience

Environmental / Physical Requirements

• Bending or stooping
• Standing for extended periods
• Climbing ladders or stairs, maintaining balance
• Stretching, reaching or twisting
• Arm and hand movements
• Using hand tools weighing approx. 5 - 10 lbs.
• Lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Mental and visual alertness
• Exposure to common manufacturing environment conditions, including noise, dust, heat, chemicals, fiberglass, and proximity to large machinery/equipment
• Ability to wear proper PPE for the entire shift duration, which may include safety-toe work shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, cut resistant sleeves, face masks/respirators and more

Haworth Values

At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

EEO / ADA Statement

As an EEOemployer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.

Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review. Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.