JOB DETAILS

Laster

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

Pull the upper over the last and set the shape of the boot to the master sample.


Essential functions

  • Mount the insole and the last. Align the upper to the last centerline.
  • Operate pulling-over, toe lasting, side lasting and heel seat lasting machines.
  • Set tension, wipe and heat so the upper conforms without wrinkling, over-stretching or tearing.
  • Inspect every lasted pair against its mate. A boot is only correct as a pair.
  • Pull lasts after set and return them to inventory in size order.
  • Report machine drift immediately. A lasting machine out of adjustment ruins a lot, not a pair.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

  • One or more years lasting or demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to train to full rate.
  • Physical strength and hand control. This is the most physically demanding station in the plant.
  • An eye for symmetry and shape.

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 department carries the highest sustained force and repetitive-motion load in the plant.


How performance is measured

Pairs lasted per shift against standard. First-pass quality on shape. Rework at Bottoming traced to lasting.

Key Skills
Lasting Machine OperationMechanical AptitudeQuality InspectionSymmetry and Shape AnalysisPhysical StrengthHand Control
Categories
ManufacturingTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Laster is responsible for pulling boot uppers over lasts and using specialized machinery to set the shape according to master samples. They must inspect pairs for symmetry and maintain machine adjustments to ensure quality production.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
72
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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