Production Associate 1

Job Description

Job Description

Production Associate - Full-Time

Days/Hours Required :  Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Company Overview

Shades of Light is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the $800 billion home furnishings market.  We strive to inspire our customers to distinguish their unique style with a highly curated selection of hand-picked and exclusive designs.  Shades of Light started from humble beginnings in 1986 as a small, single retail location in historic Richmond, Virginia selling unique, high-style lighting designs. Since that time, the company has grown to become a national, multi-channel retailer of lighting and other home décor products, including rugs, furniture, mirrors, fans and wall décor. True to its heritage though, the company has remained singularly focus on its curated collection of high-style products and unique lighting designs, many of which are produced in-house by the company’s own staff of highly trained artisans.  

Job Summary

Productions Associates are responsible for the preparation and completion of all unfinished goods that come into the Distribution Center. This may require the use of basic power tools or heavy equipment to drill glass, proper wiring procedures and sockets, and add all other finishing touches to lighting fixtures sold in Shades of Light retail stores and online. 

Job Requirements/Expectations:

• Cut and drill glass based on required dimensions and specifications

• Consult blueprints and schematics prior to any work for accuracy 
• Assemble components or parts by hand or with the use of equipment 
• Add all finishing touches to lighting and fixtures including but not limited to:
  • Painting
  • Adding Sockets
  • Adding Wires
• Maintain clean and orderly workspace
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High school, GED, or equivalent diploma 
• 1-2 Years’ experience in product assembly or other skilled labor preferred.