Furniture Builder 2nd Shift $20 starting pay with $1 Shift Differential

2 LZB Manufacturing, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is seeking a manufacturing team member for the upholstery and assembly cell in Kansas. You will work Monday through Thursday with mandatory overtime on Fridays, in a 40-hour weekly schedule, performing varied assembly and upholstery tasks.

Responsibilities include coordinating cell workflow, using staple guns and air tools, and final assembly of units. The role requires physical ADR and adherence to safety and quality standards, with on-site support and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Basic computer skills needed.
• Good coordination for routine, repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team atmosphere.
• Perform any position within the cell as needed.
• Coordinate workflow in the cell.
• Use of staple gun, hammer, and air tools to assemble components.
• Assemble furniture components per upholstery notes and specifications.
• Move units to alternate locations as required.
• Follow safety and quality standards.

Skills

Basic reading and writing

Basic computer skills

Strong coordination

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

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

4:00 PM - 2:30 AM - MONDAY - THURSDAY WITH MANDATORY OVERTIME ON FRIDAY

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 specificationScan 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

Weekly Hours: 40

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.

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—and 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.