Manufacturing Associate (Saltillo, MS)

Default Brand; Saltillo (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid training

Career growth

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is hiring manufacturing or distribution associates to help produce and move quality furniture across the U.S. The role emphasizes hands-on training, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional growth and teamwork.

Join a large, family-led company with a history dating back to 1945, offering competitive pay and excellent healthcare benefits as part of a secure career path in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to push/pull and frequently transport loads up to 100 pounds and up to 250 pounds occasionally.
• Comfort operating machinery and hand tools with safety and procedure adherence.
• Accurate recording of production information using digital scanners or handwritten logs.
• Ability to identify defects and take initiative to repair or address issues.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Create quality furniture through expert assembly techniques and precision craftsmanship.
• Maintain quality standards by performing inspections, repairs, and refinements.
• Drive efficiency using modern tracking systems to document production.
• Master specialized equipment and tools while following safety and procedures.
• Ensure product excellence through careful packaging and preparation for delivery.
• Maintain an organized workspace, including tools and equipment.
• Contribute to equipment reliability through proactive maintenance and clear communication.
• Develop an ergonomic workspace using proper material handling techniques.

Skills

Physical capability

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Safety mindset

Job description

Join the Ashley Family - We Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill

Join the Ashley Family as a Manufacturing or Distribution Associate and help bring quality furniture to millions of homes across America. This role offers opportunities to master cutting-edge technology, develop valuable skills, and grow professionally through our training programs - all while making a real difference in customers' lives.

We value our team members with competitive pay, excellent healthcare benefits, and more, ensuring both you and your family have a secure future. Every product you handle directly impacts families creating their perfect living spaces, making your role essential to our success.

Your Impact On Our Manufacturing Story:

• Create quality furniture through expert assembly techniques and precision craftsmanship
• Maintain our quality standards by performing detailed inspections, repairs, and refinements
• Drive efficiency using modern tracking systems and digital tools to document production
• Master specialized equipment and tools while following safety and operational best practices
• Ensure product excellence through careful packaging and preparation for delivery
• Take pride in maintaining an organized, efficient workspace, including tools and equipment
• Contribute to equipment reliability through proactive maintenance and clear communication
• Create an ergonomic workspace using proper material handling techniques and equipment

Your Impact on Our Ashley Family:

• Grow with our team through active participation in training, meetings, and mentoring others
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing innovative ideas and solutions
• Demonstrate excellence through consistent high-quality performance and reliable attendance
• Build strong relationships through effective teamwork and communication
• Live our Core and Growth Values while creating furniture that turns houses into homes

What Makes YOU The Next Part Of Our Story:

• Physical Capability: Pushing and pulling: You will frequently transport loads of up to 100 pounds and occasionally manipulate up to 250 pounds
• Technical Aptitude : You're comfortable operating machinery and hand tools with precision, always prioritizing safety and following standard procedures
• Attention to Detail : You take pride in accurately recording production information using various methods, from digital scanners to handwritten logs
• Quality Focus : You have a keen eye for identifying defects and taking initiative to repair them, always upholding our high standards
• Safety First Mindset : You champion a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols and looking out for yourself and your teammates

Your future is here because Ashley is one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world, with a proud family‑owned history built on hard work, innovation, and continuous improvement. Since 1945, Ashley has grown from humble beginnings into a global home furnishings leader, supported by team members who help design, build, move, and deliver products that bring comfort and style to homes around the world.

At Ashley, our culture is shaped by a simple belief: work hard, treat people right, and never stop improving. We hire for attitude and train for skill, investing in our people through hands‑on learning, ongoing development, and opportunities to grow. Our core values—honesty and integrity, passion, drive, discipline, continuous improvement, dirty fingernails, and growth focus—guide how we work together and support our shared commitment to excellence.

To learn more about Ashley’s culture, values, history, and impact, visit our Culture and Values page and explore the Ashley Corporate Brochure . Together, they share the story of a family-driven company committed to quality, community, growth, and helping people build meaningful careers while delivering furniture that turns houses into homes.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

ORGANIZATIONAL

Novice

MULTI-TASKING

Novice

COMMUNICATION

Novice

VERBAL/WRITTEN

Novice

Equal Opportunity Employer
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