Furniture Builder / Assembler 2nd Shift

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

We build furniture by hand. This is a physically demanding and fast paced job. You must have a drive and sense of urgency to meet daily production goals. This position works independently or within a team to assemble quality, upholstered furniture. You must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs, stand on your feet for 10 hours a day, and use your hands and fingers to grip, pull, and tug on fabric and leather. Must be comfortable using power tools, air gun and other tools required to do the job.

2nd Shift: Monday- Thursday

(mandatory overtime may apply on Fridays based on production needs)

4:00 PM - 2:30 AM

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.

Benefits after 60 days include Medical, Vision, Dental options. 401 (k) and Roth matching up to 6% of eligible wages. Company paid prescription safety glasses program after 90 days of service. 9 paid holidays. On-site medical clinic.

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

• Have color vision for cushion processing position

• Achieve performance standards

OUR PURPOSE:

We are La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Get comfortable with taking your work personally. Get comfortable with uncompromising quality.  Get comfortable with caring about your colleagues and the consumers we serve. When people are comfortable, they are free to be themselves; to be fearless. When people are comfortable, they put others at ease and are more welcoming to different people and perspectives.  When people are comfortable, they collaborate in meaningful ways. Being comfortable brings out the best in us.

We believe in the transformational power of comfort

OUR VALUES:

Courage – We aren’t afraid to try something new

• We are results oriented and can-do hard things.
• We do what is right.
• We challenge the status quo.

Curiosity – We are relentless in our mission to understand our business and consumers

• We ask questions and explore every opportunity.
• We embrace change.
• We test and learn.

Compassion – We honor our almost 100-year legacy that was built on family

• We lead with empathy in support of each other, our consumers and our communities.
• We foster an inclusive environment.
• We believe in positive intent. 

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.

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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 recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.