Job Title: Design Room - Foam Cutter/ Sample Wrapper Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Design Room - Foam Cutter/ Sample Wrapper Assistant

Department: Design

Supervision: Sarah Stalk (Design Admin Supervisor)

Catherine Marbrey (Director of Design)

Job Classification: Full Time Employee

Overview of Job Description:

The design room assistant – foam cutter and sample wrapper individual is primarily responsible for sample building and sample shipment preparation. In addition, this person is responsible for the outside work station; maintaining shipping supplies and the wrapping/heating equipment. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to the following: Cutting foam for inserts which include new baskets for presentations and sold baskets required for sample shipments, wrapping samples and boxing them for shipment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

·  Sample Preparation. This includes the following:

o  Cut foam inserts/pieces using the foam cutting machine for all presentation baskets and samples requested by customers.

o  Cut foam for all baskets in the WCGB photo shoot. Work closely with designers on basket specs and desired height for photo shoot sample.

o  Assist sample builder and build basket samples as requested by design and sales for presentations.

o  Prepare and wrap samples as needed, i.e. presentations or shipment.

o  Work with designers (Senior & Junior) on foam pieces that they need for designs.

o  Work with the design supervisor on sample requests.

o  Assist with building baskets as requested by the designers.

o  Assist sample builder and mock up individual as needed on mock –up product/ samples.

·  Responsible for workspace and related equipment.

o  Maintain outside workspace area and wrapping equipment.

o  Responsible for supply qty and turning off equipment at end of day for safety.

o  Keep workspace area clean, organized and help in storing sample baskets.

Administrative and Other Responsibilities:

·  Attend design team meetings.

Typical Physical Demands:

·  Light to moderate lifting - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

·  Use of machinery. Must follow all safety regulations and procedures.

·  Must use all safety and/or hazardous precaution materials when operating machinery.

Typical Working Conditions:

·  Office environment but will have access and need to work in the warehouse.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to:

·  Must be able to demonstrate the following qualities: Organization, multi- task, problem solve, and detail orientated.

·  Good communication skills and able to work well with others in a fast paced work environment. Bi-lingual preferred but not required. Must have some comprehension of English language.

·  Self starter and able to work without supervision.

Knowledge of:

·  Basic Computer Skills. We can teach them how to access the computer and open a cost sheet and print if necessary.

Education:

·  High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

·  Full or part time work experience in manufacturing environment helpful.

·  Some experience with machinery helpful.

Rev 5/19/2017 2 of 2 HRES-100-021004