Production Associate

About Ernesta:

Ernesta is on a mission to bring gorgeous, design-focused custom rugs to homes and places of gathering through an enjoyable, frictionless, and affordable experience. At the same price as a store-bought standard-sized rug, a custom-cut rug from Ernesta will not only be a better fit, but also a better buying experience.  We believe that high-quality custom design shouldn't be out of reach for consumers and aim to address this need in the multi-billion dollar global rug industry.

Driven by our collective mission, our team is hungry, hardworking, and highly ambitious. We’re problem solvers, innovators, design enthusiasts, and executors. We are relentlessly focused on creating and delivering beautiful and delightfully simple solutions and experiences for our customers. Together, we are excited and humbled by the opportunity to expand the market for custom rugs and allow more people to live in elevated design settings.  Put simply, we believe more soft surfaces mean happier homes.

About The Role:

As a Production Associate, you will safely work alongside others in the Ernesta Fabrication and Sample facility.  You will bring a curious mindset, eager to learn as you move between cut table operations, serging machines and distribution of samples to customers.  

What You'll Do:

• Serge (sew) samples that will be distributed to customers utilizing a serging machine
• Operate a cut table machine and other cutting equipment to make samples from rolls of carpet
• Heat seal labels that correctly identify each sample
• Review each work order paying very close attention to details for each order to select the right samples to be sent to customers
• Process sample returns
• Help to manage sample inventory
• Other tasks as assigned

Key Qualifications Include:

• Industry-related experience (fabric, carpet, manufacturing, etc.) is desirable
• Experience driving a forklift/pole truck is desirable
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Ability to be an effective team member
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted

Ernesta is committed to inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The anticipated starting base pay for this role is between $18-$20 per hour. This range represents the low and high end of the estimated pay range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills. This role is also eligible for health benefits, flexible paid time off, and more.

Last updated on Jun 1, 2023