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Product Assembly Associate 1st shift

Sauder Manufacturing Co.
New Haven, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026
💰 $38,000/yr($30,000/yr – $38,000/yr)

About the role

Build More Than Furniture—Build Your Paycheck
Looking for a hands-on role where your skills directly increase your pay? Join our manufacturing team and LEVEL UP through our Pay for Skill Program—earn more as you learn more.

Starting wage $15.50
4 skill levels = $1 more per hour at each level
1st shift - 6:30a-3:00p


Good attendance is a MUST.


What You’ll Do
• Assemble furniture components for higher education and healthcare facilities
• Perform framing, fabricating, upholstering, base assembly, and sub-assembly work
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area, including daily cleaning and 5-S audits
• Follow all safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
What You’ll Bring
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work scheduled shifts consistently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Experience using handheld power tools accurately; manufacturing experience preferred


Full benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA), 10 paid holidays per year, 3 weeks paid vacation from weekly accrual, 401(k) match and profit sharing plan, disability coverage, life insurance, pay for performance increases, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunity, Sauder Village membership, employee referral bonus and a sweet furniture discount!

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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