Upholstered Cushion Technician- 2nd Shift

KI; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee ownership

Competitive health, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness resources

Educational reimbursement program

Company paid life insurance

Monthly performance bonus

Job summary

KI, based in Green Bay, is looking for a full-time Upholstered Cushion Technician for our 2nd shift. You will ensure quality production while working collaboratively in a warm, smoke-free environment.

This role offers a starting pay of $20/hour, plus a shift premium, and numerous benefits including 100% employee ownership, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Join KI and contribute to our mission of Furnishing Knowledge.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to train on any shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand shop orders.
• Visually identify upholstery by order.
• Provide first quality product in a timely manner.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Team Player

Computer knowledge

Willingness to learn

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen, observe, and understand that each customer has unique needs. We pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

Job Description

KI, a world class supplier of innovative and award-winning furniture solutions for business, educational, and healthcare environments, is seeking a full-time Upholstered Cushion Technician to join our Green Bay manufacturing facility on our 2nd shift. 2nd shift individuals receive an hourly shift differential of $2.00 per hour. A $1.00/hour raise is also given within the first year of employment.

To learn more about KI, please visit www.ki.com

Job Duties

• Read and understand shop orders
• Visually identify upholstery by order
• Visually identify profiles by product line
• Adhesive application
• Provide first quality product in a timely manner to the internal customer
• C-gex sewing
• Look up inventory on computer

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Value Added Skills

• Mechanically inclined with previous manufacturing experience, but not required
• Team Player
• Computer knowledge
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to train on any shift
• Positive Attitude

Physical Requirements

• Working in areas where it can get warm
• Working in a smoke free environment
• Activities including standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to assist in any given area of the plant if your area is slow

Shift

• This is a 2nd shift position
• Hours are 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday
• Starting rate of pay is $20/hour plus a shift premium of $2.00/hour
• Overtime during busy season

KI offers a welcoming work culture with competitive benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include:

• 100% Employee ownership
• Competitive health, dental, & vision insurance
• A 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Wellness resources, including an on-site fitness center and a fitness reimbursement program
• An educational reimbursement program
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and EAP
• Sick pay
• Monthly performance bonus

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.