BASE ASSEMBLER

Position Summary:

Assemble bases for ottomans, chairs, barstools, dining chairs, etc.

Position Responsibilities:

Receives a finished, trimmed, upholstered furniture piece that needs a base to be assembled and applied to it. Match acknowledgement number to box with base. Inspect the bases to make sure of function ability. Assembles the bases of finished, trimmed, upholstered furniture pieces. Attach bun feet, legs, and bases to finished, upholstered furniture. Understand and ensure assembly specifications are met. Attach identifying tickets to furniture piece or mark them with identifying information. Communicate with other departments ensuring completed assembly job. Maintain neat and orderly work station; performs housekeeping daily. Ensure area has needed supplies and tools; kept in assigned locations. Wear required safety glasses, work shoes and other PPE as defined for work area; work safely and report unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor. Performs stretching exercises. Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts. English required for reading tickets and job notes. Must understand correct placement of parts, right/left sides, front/back. Must be organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks. Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Valued but not

Required Skills and Experience:

Previous knowledge of furniture assembly.

Physical demands and work environment:

Lift /

Carry:

lift up to 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights.

Manual Dexterity :

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Standing/Walking:

Must be able to stand and walk 8+ hours. Reach /

Handle:

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, assembling and manipulating things.

Crouch/Bend/Stoop/Kneel/Crawl:

Frequently required when inspecting and assembling a furniture item.

Tool Usage:

Must be able to use staple gun, screw driver, pliers, and other tools for entire shift. Push /

Pull:

Frequently moving furniture items on/off scissor lift or by sliding across floor.

Environment:

Indoors, environmentally controlled - 100%.

Automation:

Scissor lift, conveyor system, battery operated pallet jack used for positioning when needed.

Near Acuity:

Requires close vison of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.

Static Strength:

The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.