What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Associate position at crewlia?
- Job Title: Manufacturing Associate
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Chippewa Falls, WI, United States
- Work Model: On-Site
- Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay Full Benefits
About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of Ashley Furniture for a Manufacturing Associate in Chippewa Falls, WI. In this role, you will assemble furniture components with precision craftsmanship, operate pneumatic equipment, verify build quality, and maintain smooth production workflows.
Key Responsibilities (Production & Craftsmanship):
- Assemble furniture components with precision craftsmanship using hand, pneumatic, and specialized manufacturing tools.
- Perform detailed inspections during assembly to verify that all components meet Ashley's high standards of quality.
- Safely load, position, move, and stage production materials along the assembly line.
- Accurately document production counts and scan inventory tags using digital manufacturing systems.
- Maintain an orderly, clean, and hazard-free workstation following established 5S safety standards.
Key Responsibilities (Operational Excellence):
- Collaborate with production line teammates to achieve daily manufacturing quotas and quality benchmarks.
- Proactively identify mechanical issues or tool wear, communicating promptly with plant maintenance.
- Apply ergonomic lifting principles and safe equipment handling techniques throughout each shift.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production flow and minimize scrap.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull components weighing up to 100 lbs throughout the workday.
- Comfortable operating pneumatic tools, screwdrivers, drills, and factory equipment safely.
- Keen eye for aesthetic product finishes, accurate part alignment, and quality standards.
- Dedicated commitment to personal safety protocols, PPE compliance, and team safety.
- Punctual, reliable, and adaptable to work required manufacturing production shifts.
What the Role Offers:
Competitive hourly pay with shift differential opportunities.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing.
Paid vacation and company paid holidays.
Generous employee discounts on Ashley Home Furnishings.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Ashley Furniture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.