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Production Associate - Softgoods

Homecrest Outdoor Living
Wadena, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026

Job Details Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.25 per hour

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Job Summary Join the Homecrest manufacturing team as a Production Associate in our soft goods department. In this role, you will use an industrial sewing machine to create products, fill cushions, sort and inspect fabrics from the fabric cutter, and more. We are seeking someone who is reliable and has a keen eye for detail, which is crucial for our team’s success. If this sounds like you, we want you on our team!

Job Duties

· Fill and pack cushions and sling pads with fiberfill per book procedures, taking pride in the quality of your work.

· Cut fiberfill using the end saw according to safety and quality standards.

· Offer ideas to improve the efficiency of our department processes.

· Fill blowing machine and fill backs/pillows according to instructions.

· Make buttons and attach snaps and tips to tie strings with care and a focus on craftsmanship.

· Load cushions onto a cart and move carts to the processing area.

· Use an industrial sewing machine to create product, including slings and cushions, with dedication to excellence.

· Keep the sewing machine clean and oiled, and change needles and secure/adjust attachments as needed, demonstrating ownership of your workspace and equipment.

· Sort fabrics from the fabric cutter, keeping a close eye out for flaws, off-weave, color variance, and any other discrepancy, ensuring our products meet our high quality standards.

· Write cut sheets to get the appropriate model needed for add-ons, quick ships, and any re-cuts.

· Sort product into complete, bundled units with cushion tickets.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps us support our team, including:

· 401(k) plus matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Vision insurance

· Paid time off

About Homecrest Located in Wadena, MN, Homecrest Outdoor Living, LLC is a leading manufacturer of outdoor furniture. Since our founding in 1953, our goal has been to enhance our customers’ outdoor living experience by producing quality furniture that lasts for decades. In fact, many of our vintage wire collections from the 1960s are still in use today.

Our Core Values

At Homecrest, our culture is built on a foundation of four core values. We are looking for team members who share our commitment to these principles:

· Passion: We are driven, enthusiastic, dedicated, and proud. We take pride in creating high-quality products that help people love life outdoors.

· Innovation: We embrace new ideas and think outside the box. We are constantly seeking better ways to improve our products and our process.

· Accountability: We do what we say we will do and take responsibility. We own our work and our results, ensuring the Homecrest name always represents quality.

· Integrity: We are open and honest, building trust through transparency and upholding strong ethical values. We believe in doing the right thing, every time.

Homecrest Outdoor Living is an equal opportunity employer.

We require drug testing as part of the pre-employment process.

Pay: From $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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