Summary:

Foam - Cutting Machine operator, assist Foam (glue booth) operator as needed, prepare the internal components of sofas pillows and chairs by cutting, (gluing as needed) and organizing foam and fiber products in preparation for final assembly in the Upholstery Department.

Responsible for keeping the department clean, and organized. Responsible for assisting the department in bringing supplies to the department and moving goods to the appropriate location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate machines to cut various types of foams
•  As needed - Adhering foam padding to furniture pieces utilizing a glue gun when supporting
•  Foam and Glue Tech.
•  Manages efficient utilization of supplies, equipment and facilities
•  Maintains compliance with company policy, safety standards, good housekeeping
•  Recommends changes in production methods or material handling procedures
•  Maintain the daily housekeeping of production area including daily emptying of waste cans,       sweeping floors, disposing of unwanted parts and fabrics, and placing tools and equipment in their proper location
•  Take finished goods to the next department
• Pushing, lifting, pulling, gripping and grasping material (ex. wooden frames, foam, fiber, fabrics, tools, fabric rolls, glue and equipment from one area to another
•  Moving finished pieces to their proper location o sort finished goods by style & size
•  Manages efficient utilization of equipment and facilities
•  Maintains compliance with company policy, safety standards, good housekeeping
•  Recommends changes in production methods or material handling procedures
•  Assist in any other manufacturing department where needed, to meet goals
•  Stand/Walk on hard surfaces (concrete floors) for up to 8+ hrs.
•  Understand and practice assembly processes
•  Have an eye for Quality and finishing touches
•  Support and engage in safety programs including Quality, Behavior Based Safety
•  Safely stores and labels all materials
•  Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective movement of the
• department workflow
•  Follow all company policies, procedures and management direction, including all safety policies
•  Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1-3 years of manufacturing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS:

•  Foam rubber saw, drill, screw gun, along with other power tools
•  Cutter: Gerber cutter, digitizing a plus, straight knife cutter SKILLS:
•  Ability to operate Foam Cutting Machines and Tools.
•  Ability to operate Glue Gun when supporting the Glue Gun Technician.
•  Responsible for utilizing best practices management of foam cutting to yield maximum level of finished foam product/materials.
•  Adapts to change quickly and easily and performs effectively during times of change; demonstrates the ability to multi-task and manages competing priorities effectively
•  Displays a high degree of integrity, honesty and takes responsibility for one's own actions; shows
• consistency between words and actions
•  Read, understand, and carry out instructions
•  Able to work in a fast-paced environment
•  Keeping area clean and organized
•  Organizing finished products for next department
•  Bring supplies to the department
•  Attention to detail, thoroughness, dealing with complexity
•  Demonstrates initiative by acting as a self-starter; takes on increased responsibility to enhance one's contribution
•  Builds respectful and effective working relationships; collaborates with others to achieve common goals
•  Strives to meet or exceed the expectations of internal and external customers
•  Stand/Walk on hard surfaces (concrete floors) for 8+ hrs.
•  Have an eye for Quality and finishing touches and detail
•  Communicate effectively
•  Ability to work with a wide variety of fabrics including newly developed materials.
•  Communicates well with others
•  Ability to work assembly line conditions
•  Ability to adapt and manage change
•  Assess and resolve problems
•  Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
•  Maintain excellent attendance
•  Comply with safety and operational policies, procedures, and processes
•  Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
•  Team player
•  Self-motivated
•  Product knowledge including techniques and products involved in the manufacturing of furniture
•  Understand and practice assembly processes

LANGUAGE:

Ability to speak, read and write English preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

EDUCATION:

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands indicated in the attached Physical Requirements Form are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The specifics to this position follow.