Cushion Fill Associate (Weekend)

About the role

The Cushion Fill (Weekend) position is located in Booneville, MS. The primary area of focus will be working in the cushion fill department as a machine operator on the weekend shift.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce and adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment standards of the company throughout the facility.
• Always adhere to the policies of Williams-Sonoma while performing any duties as assigned with a positive attitude and willing spirit to assist others in the department, facility, and the organization. Always act with professional courtesy and the highest integrity.
• Perform daily tasks promptly and with high standards to achieve departmental and facility production goals using documented Standard Operating Procedures by performing the assigned task safely, correctly, and quickly while demonstrating integrity and acting in a responsible and accountable manner.
• Establish and promote hard work ethics through teamwork and collaboration with associates and departmental leadership to maximize the productivity of the departments while ensuring quality and adhering to and complying with all safety policies.
• Always communicate openly and professionally with departmental leadership to ensure issues and obstacles are addressed.
• Fill and regulate cushions and pillows per the standard operation procedures of the assigned position at a minimum rate to maintain a sufficient buffer to allow the upholstery lines to produce a rate of 6 pieces per hour with a goal of 8 pieces per hour.
• Ensure tags and tickets are correctly placed on items to ensure they are accounted for within the inventory system and follow system requirements for tracking materials.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in cushion fill production in an upper-end upholstered furniture manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills-oral and written and the ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to read and understand production tickets and interpret simple instructions commonly placed in a standard operating procedure.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a part of a team with other associates and managers with a strong sense of urgency and time management to meet established deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to stand for 12-hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required to load and roll furniture.
• The associate in this position will frequently need to lift and pull items that weigh 20 – 25 pounds and occasionally lift items that weigh up to 60 pounds.

Benefits

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance.