Frame Stager

Job Summary

Design Foundry is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

The Frame Stager is responsible for organizing, transporting, and staging frames within the staging department to ensure seamless support for production operations. This role ensures the timely delivery of frames to the assembly or upholstery departments while maintaining inventory accuracy, adhering to quality standards, and following safety protocols. As a Frame Stager, you embody our core values: We Are Family, We Own It, We Give Our All, and We Have Fun, fostering collaboration, accountability, and excellence in a positive and supportive workplace environment.

Department and Reporting Structure

• Department: Staging Department
• Reports To: Staging Operations Manager or Lead
• Direct Reports: None

Key Responsibilities

• We Own It: Move, organize, and stage furniture frames efficiently, ensuring they are available and in the correct location for production.
• Safely operate forklifts or other material handling equipment to transport frames within the facility.
• We Give Our All: Inspect frames for quality, damage, or defects before staging, ensuring only approved components are delivered to production.
• Maintain accurate records of frame inventory, staging locations, and movement between departments.
• We Are Family: Collaborate with production and assembly teams to align frame delivery with production schedules and priorities.
• We Have Fun: Contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture while achieving individual and team goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline frame handling and staging processes.
• Follow safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in material handling or a related field, preferably in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with handling large or bulky components like furniture frames is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in operating material handling equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills for inventory tracking.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Certifications

• Forklift certification preferred or obtained after hire.

Core Competencies

• We Are Family: Build collaborative relationships with team members to support smooth material flow and production success.
• We Own It: Take responsibility for accurate and efficient handling of frames.
• We Give Our All: Demonstrate commitment to maintaining quality standards and meeting production timelines.
• We Have Fun: Foster a positive workplace culture while contributing to the team’s success.

Performance Metrics

• Timeliness in staging and delivering frames to production areas.
• Accuracy in frame inventory and staging records.
• Reduction in handling errors or frame damage.
• Compliance with safety standards and protocols.

Work Environment

• Physical work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to large components, equipment, and moving equipment.

Physical Demands / Essential Functions

• Regularly moves, handles, and positions furniture frames, materials, and components weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequently stands, walks, bends, reaches, pushes, pulls, and performs repetitive movements throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Works in a manufacturing environment that requires sustained physical activity and the ability to meet established production and quality standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.