Summer Manufacturing Help! About the Organization Are you looking for a company that values work-life balance, offers benefits like tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer hours, and fosters a transparent, employee-focused culture?You've come to the right place. Pull up a chair. You're in good company. At Grand Rapids Chair, we craft furniture that fosters connection and creativity in the spaces where people gather. As a family-owned business, we've built our process around the customer-delivering high-quality, Michigan-made furniture with friendly service and fast lead times. Our commitment to excellence is driven by our values. We believe every employee plays a role in shaping the future of GRC, and together, we push boundaries, take ownership, and celebrate our collective success together. We Encourage You to 'Go Be Awesome!' At GRC, know life extends beyond work. That's why we offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and opportunities for learning and professional growth. We're proud to be named one of Grand Rapids'Best and Brightest Companies to Work For- (https://thebestandbrightest.com/events/west-michigans-2018-best-brightest-companies-work/) - because just like our customers, we want our employees to sit happy, too. Explore our benefits (https://grandrapidschair.com/about/careers/) Description SEASONAL PRODUCTION POSITION – Late Spring & Summer + April – September are our busy months these positions are needed + $18.50/Hour; Paid Weekly –On-the-job training! + FIRST SHIFT – Hours are typicallyMon.–Fri. 5:00AM–1:30PM, 2:30PM or 3:30PM and end time WILL vary each week. Must be willing to work occasional overtime onSaturdaysas needed. + Eligible for$500 BONUS based on attendance criteria for seasonal positions. + Able tolisten to your own musicwhile at work! Under direct supervision, this position performs any of a variety of functions including Assembly, Grinding, Sanding and Simple Upholstery with the goal of manufacturing a quality part according to Work Order specifications while meeting quality and production standards. Specific duties vary depending on assigned department. This position flexes in relation to the production demand. + Unracks the chair line and inspects chairs for flaws. + Assembles chair parts according to work orders (i.e. attaching wood or upholstered seats and backs, adding feet to the chair). + Packs each order accurately and on time according to work order specifications. + Using hand and/or power tools, grinds, sands, cleans, and/or polishes chair frames to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for finishing operation. + Using chisels, scrapers and/or hand-held grinders, trims, scrapes or deburrs parts. + Sands all parts and wood chairs for daily work orders. + Cuts wood parts to pattern as specified in work orders. + Attaches upholstery to chair seats or backs using staples. + Glues foam to wooden seats. + Cuts vinyl to specification on work order. + Assists with material handling of assemblies and finished goods. + Performs quality checks according to quality standards. + Performs basic functions on the ERP computer system (clocking in and out, work order maintenance) + Keeps work area neat and clean according to company standards. + Works safely and follows all company rules and procedures. -Eligible for$150 referral bonusper each summer friend/family employee referral. Position Requirements + MUST be 18 years old. + Must be able to work production hours: + FIRST SHIFT - Hours are typically M-F 5AM - 1:30PM, 2:30PM or 3:30PM and end time WILL vary each week. Must be willing to work occasional overtime on Saturdays as needed. + Must be able to lift up to50 lbsroutinely. + Working towards High School Diploma/GED or equivalent preferred. + Some experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Functional working knowledge of general hand tools preferred,but not required, such as D8 sanders, routers, belt sanders, drills, staple guns, glue guns and others. Shift First Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Manufacturing This position is currently accepting applications.