Assembler - SLC at American Textile Company in Salt Lake City, UT

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assembler is responsible for filling, whomping, bagging, and boxing/packing pillows in accordance with ATC standards and assigned work orders. This role supports production operations and promotes the safe and efficient handling of materials and equipment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Filling

• Fills pillow shells with fiber and places pillows on the conveyor for sewing.

• Performs random weight checks using QC scales to ensure product compliance.

Whomping & Bagging

• Removes completed pillows from the conveyor belt.

• Whomps and bags pillows according to production requirements.

• Packs shipping cartons with finished product in accordance with customer specifications.

• Ensures accurate carton counts and applies correct labels to cartons.

Prework/Rework

• Removes packaging from finished pillows for repackaging into alternate packaging.

• Makes required changes to finished products, including price ticketing of bags and pillow shells.

• Prepares or modifies components as needed prior to production.

Safety and Equipment

• Operates and cares for all company equipment and property in a safe manner.

• Reports equipment issues to the immediate supervisor or maintenance department.

• Performs all duties in a manner that ensures personal safety and the safety of co-workers.

Scanning

• Accurately records finished products using handheld scanning devices.

Changeovers

• Performs required production changeover activities between work orders.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Ability to read and understand production documents and related paperwork

• Ability to be trained to use a handheld scanner

• Ability to perform basic math to verify order quantities and inventory

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to constantly stand, walk, bend, and reach

• Ability to constantly lift and carry cartons weighing up to 25 lbs.

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry cartons weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in environments with extreme heat or cold