TOTOWA, NJ
Staff Management Group is seeking a Shoe Laster for our client in Totowa, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.
Schedule:
- 1st Shift: 7AM - 3:30PM
Pay Rate:
- $15.49 / hour
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Shoe Laster with a strong background in footwear production and shoe assembly. The right candidate is skilled in operating lasting machines, shaping uppers to lasts, and ensuring high-quality standards in shoe finishing. We are seeking an individual who can contribute expertise in shoe manufacturing to a dynamic production team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate manual and machine shoe lasting equipment to securely attach uppers to lasts.
- Adjust fit, alignment, and shaping to ensure product consistency and quality standards.
- Perform visual inspections throughout the process to identify and correct defects.
- Follow daily production schedules and meet established output goals.
- Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Assist in various shoe assembly stages including cutting, stitching, and finishing.
- Support machine operators by preparing materials and managing in-process products.
- Perform basic machine maintenance and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
- Document production metrics and communicate any issues to supervisors promptly.
Job Requirements:
- MUST be bilingual - English AND Spanish
- Prior experience with shoe lasting (manual or machine) and knowledge of the shoe manufacturing process.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
- Ability to follow written instructions, production schedules, and safety guidelines.
- Proven teamwork and communication skills in a manufacturing setting.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine machine maintenance.
Additional Information
Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.
About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution, manufacturing, production, assembly, and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jersey’s leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!
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