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Sauder Manufacturing Co, 201 Horton Street, Stryker, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses, and furniture for human services markets, which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work? New technology, new products and new ideas change constantly— but our values—how we treat our customers, suppliers, and each other—never change.

SCHEDULE: Monday thru Thursday 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Position Summary:

The Sewing Associate I will sew seats, backs, and arms for seating and lounge furniture for the Education and Healthcare market using an Industrial Sewing Machine.

Utilize Industrial Sewing Machine

Operator can sew all product in both double & single-needle

Inspects finished products to ensure that they meet customer specifications

Quality—understand stitch per inch

Can make repairs and adjustments

Set up machines; change bobbins; thread and re-thread

Troubleshoot—minor sewing issues

Position Requirements:

Hand-eye coordination is critical

Must be detail‑oriented

Must have the ability to be trained on Industrial Sewing Machine

Regular lifting and maneuvering and positioning of components up to 25 pounds

Requires reaching, pulling and stretching of fabric

Requires full shift of standing, sitting, walking, bending and lifting

Able to read, write and follow instructions, both written and verbal

Inspecting quality of work

Additional duties as assigned; able to assist in training employees

5‑S audits and daily cleaning

Ensures a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines, including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Experience and Knowledge Required:

High school diploma or GED preferred

Previous Manufacturing Experience preferred

Key Attributes Required:

A self‑starting, goal‑oriented, customer‑focused individual who takes personal accountability and acts in accordance with the Company’s Values

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend and lift overhead up to 8 hours at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work on shop floor production. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants.

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

Sauder Manufacturing Co, 201 Horton Street, Stryker, Ohio, United States of America

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