What are the responsibilities and job description for the Padder Night position at American Leather Operations LLC?
FACTORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER
The American Leather factory is unique in the furniture industry. It allows us to create custom luxury furniture in Dallas, Texas, and deliver it to consumers' homes via our retail partners in about 30 days. Blending the best in technology, efficiency systems, and state-of-the-art craftsmanship allows us to offer the most beautiful styles, innovative mechanisms, and various custom options.
Each valued operations team member is key to upholding American Leather's commitment to quality, workmanship, and service. We look forward to receiving your application to join our exceptional team.
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Wood Shop Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor, the Padder is responsible for the safe and efficient upholstery of foam and soft padding to wood frames using water-based adhesives, staple guns, and other hand tools.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives frames from the framing area.
- Attaches soft padding and foam to frames, ensuring all areas are covered appropriately
- Operates hand tools, nail guns, staple guns, and spray guns
- Count and report rejected parts (notify assistant supervisor)
- Clean and maintain the work area
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Manual dexterity with the ability to operate hand and power tools, including nail guns
staple guns, and spray guns
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility to work a changing work schedule according to production demands
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in cold and hot environments
- Ability to work with strict deadlines
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
- Ability to work in a production environment using PPE
EFFORT
- Continuous standing for extended periods (minimum 8-hour shift)
- Frequent lifting and turning using arms and torso (minimum 8-hour shift)
- Frequent bending, pushing, leaning, and twisting (minimum 8-hour shift)
Minimum requirements
- Six months of production experience
Some great perks and benefits you will receive:
- Competitive compensation and health insurance include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan. We also have an onsite wellness/fitness center that includes free personal training 2 times a week and yoga sessions once a week.