Work at RT London

Job Description

Have you ever found yourself wanting to create something meaningful and be a part of something bigger than yourself? Us too. At RT London, we build American-made furniture that helps people learn, grow, heal, and thrive.

Universities, rehabilitation facilities, shelters, medical centers, training camps, and libraries are just a few of the markets we serve. In other words, our work impacts real people and their communities.

We help change lives every day. If you join the RT London team, you will too.

What you’ll be doing:

• Reading work orders to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover work pieces

• Padding, covering, trimming, and finishing lounge furniture to specifications

• Applying padding to provide proper support, texture and to maintain design contours
• Assisting in various areas of the department — building wooden frames, gluing foam to frames, cutting fabric, and moving materials between workers

• Following all safety and quality standards, including inspecting and reporting any deviations

• Cross-training within related positions in production

Who you are:

• Well-versed in upholstery
• An active person with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning
• Proficient with measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools
• You can effectively manage your time and communicate well with a team
• You take pride in production
• Your attention to detail is strong, you have an eye for quality

Who we are:

We spend a majority of our lives working, so why not make it fun? We’ve made RT London a place our employees enjoy by offering these benefits:

• Regular Employee Appreciation Days — lunches, breakfasts, snacks, prizes, and other perks
• Employee Referral Program — refer a friend to work at RT London, get a $750 bonus!
• 2 weeks paid time off
• Paid personal days
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly pay schedule

The details:

• Home by 5 p.m. every day: First shift, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Full-time
• Monday through Thursday, Fridays as needed
• Great location: Right in bustling downtown Grand Rapids

Job Description

RT London is looking for Summer help on the production floor for our busy season! A variety of positions will be available. Positions typically run to mid-August. Perfect for college students (or teachers) looking for a temporary summer job, though there are opportunities to work towards being hired on permanently as well.

Key Responsibilities

• A variety of positions will be open, and employees will often be asked to help in multiple areas that they are capable of helping in, including:
• Assembly
• Machine Operating
• Upholstery
• Sewing Machine Operating
• Sanding/Finishing Product
• Shipping/Receiving

Desired Qualifications

• Must be able to work long hours and mandatory overtime. Typically Monday through Thursday, 5:00am to 3:30pm. Required Saturday hours as needed.
• All positions (except sewing machine operator) require standing and walking for majority of a shift.
• Many positions require a fair amount of lifting as well.