Work at RT London

Job Description

RT London is searching for motivated individuals to join our production team during our peak summer season. This is a great opportunity for college students, educators, or anyone looking for meaningful summer work—with the potential to turn into a long-term role.

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Perks:

• $500 bonus for working through your scheduled end date

• Weekly pay on Fridays

• Hands-on training and skill-building

• Friendly, supportive team environment

• Opportunity for permanent employment based on performance and availability

Key Responsibilities

• You may be assigned to one or more of the following departments, depending on your skills and production needs:
• Assembly
• Machine Operation
• Upholstery
• Sewing Machine Operation
• Sanding/Finishing
• Shipping & Receiving

Desired Qualifications

• Willingness to work Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including mandatory overtime as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift for extended periods (note: sewing roles may be seated)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude

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