JOB DETAILS

Finisher/ Making Operator

CompanyThe Jay Group LTD
LocationWynne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 15, 2026
About The Company
The Jay Group is one of the largest, privately held, wholesalers of discount footwear in the world. We purchase returns, closeouts, cancellations, factory defectives, stock-lots, liquidation, and all types of footwear from leading retailers, factories, and manufacturers on an international basis. We sell our product to international, value driven markets, around the world with distribution in over 36 countries. We continue to be the leading global footwear supplier of store returns and discount footwear. With over 70 years of experience in the footwear industry and one of the largest on-hand inventories in the world, The Jay Group stocks over 2 million units and distributes footwear in emerging markets in Africa, Central and South America.
About the Role

Description

Position summary

Finish the boot: heel nail, edge trim, seal, ink, and inspect to the cosmetic standard.


Essential functions

  • Operate your assigned station: heel nailing, edge trimming, sealing, inking, or inspection and tacking.
  • Match the finish to the approved sample. Verify color and sheen across the pair before release.
  • Trim, burnish and dress the edge to the profile without cutting into the welt.
  • Pull and flag any pair with a cosmetic defect, a proud nail, a trim gouge or a color mismatch.
  • Maintain finish materials: stir, thin and store to specification, and log lot numbers.
  • Keep the booth, the gun and your station clean. A dirty gun is a color defect waiting to happen.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

  • No prior experience required at grade P2. We will train you to the station.
  • A steady hand and color judgment.
  • Willingness to work with solvents and finishing chemicals and to wear the protective equipment required.

Physical requirements and work environment

This position works on the production floor. Standing for the full shift on a concrete floor. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds; frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms. Exposure to leather dust, adhesive vapor and machine noise. Hearing protection, eye protection and steel-toe footwear are required. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified individuals with disabilities. This position involves routine exposure to adhesives, solvents and finishing chemicals. Respirator fit-testing and chemical-handling training are provided and required.


How performance is measured

Pairs per shift against the standard for your station. Cosmetic first-pass quality. Finish defects reaching Packing.

Key Skills
Heel NailingEdge TrimmingSealingInkingCosmetic InspectionColor JudgmentChemical HandlingQuality ControlEquipment Maintenance
Categories
ManufacturingTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Operate finishing stations to perform heel nailing, edge trimming, sealing, and inking on boots. Ensure all products meet cosmetic standards and maintain a clean workstation and equipment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
72
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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