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Production Operator - Foam Gluing

AVALON & TAHOE MFG INC
Alma, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Job Summary: The foam gluing laborer uses a glue spray gun to glue various foam components to their wood counterparts to create the core of each furniture piece. The completed components are then placed in a staging area to be picked by the upholsterers. The foam gluing laborer supports the upholsterers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures

  • Follows all pre-established installation and quality methods, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency of work

  • Reads order-specific job travelers and/or engineered drawings to ensure each order is produced to specifications

  • Uses various hand tools and glue gun to glue foam components to furniture core pieces

  • Completes all job duties within given time constraints

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Cross-trains between several different jobs

  • Cleans and maintains work area

  • Pursues continuous improvement to improve efficiency of job duties and work flow

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Attention to detail

  • Excellent problem solving skills

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

  • Needs good visual judgment to notice errors and/or defects

  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

  • Ability to work in a fast paced, multifunctional team oriented work environment

  • Ability to work variable hours with short notice (up to 50 hrs. per week)

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Must be physically capable of safely lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance

  • Involves standing, bending and lifting for long periods as required

  • Requires repetitive movement

  • Includes exposure to noise levels that are distracting and/or uncomfortable

  • Requires wearing personal protective equipment

Salary : $17

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