Decorate

Job Description

Job Title: Decorate| Department Name: Packing| Effective Date: 08-21-2026
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Reports to (title): Packing Supervisor| # of Direct Reports: N/A| # Indirect Reports: N/A
Individual Contributor: Yes No| Full Time/Part Time: Full-time| # Hours Per Week: 40-55 Hrs.
Average Work Schedule: 6 AM - 2:30 PM from Monday to Friday with possible overtime after the shift and/or on Saturdays depending on work needs.| Location:40 Walter Jones Blvd. El Paso, TX 79906

Job Summary

At Lucchese Bootmaker, craftsmanship and quality define who we are. The Boot Decorator at the Packing Department is a key step in the cowboy boot finishing process. Responsible for decorating and finishing boots according to company quality standards and production specifications. Performs detailed work such as applying designs, colors, patterns, and decorative materials to boots. Ensures that all finished products meet quality, appearance, and production requirements. Maintains a clean and organized work area and follows all safety procedures and production guidelines.

Scope of Job

Is responsible for decorating, customizing, and finishing boots according to production specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards. role in the finishing stage of boot making, directly impacting the boot's final quality and appearance. It requires steady hands, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a production environment. This position requires flexibility, technical proficiency across multiple stations, attention to detail, and adherence to production and quality expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Decorator Operator will perform the following operations on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities may be modified to meet business needs:

• Apply decorative designs, patterns, colors, and materials to boots.
• Prepare boots and surfaces before the decoration process.
• Operate and maintain basic decorating tools and equipment.
• Follow production instructions, samples, and design specifications.
• Inspect decorated boots to ensure proper appearance and quality.
• Identify and correct defects, imperfections, or inconsistencies.
• Maintain consistent quality and productivity throughout the production process.
• Keep the work area, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety rules and manufacturing procedures.
• Work closely with production and quality control teams to meet daily production goals.
• Handle materials carefully to prevent damage to finished or unfinished boots.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure that every decorated boot meets established standards for appearance, color, placement, workmanship, and overall finish before moving to the next stage of production.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent visual acuity to inspect finished components for quality compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and production instructions.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and transition between operations efficiently.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in boot or footwear manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to operate production machinery and hand tools.
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet production and quality requirements.
• Commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Use of chemicals, like acetone, and other packaging chemicals

• Ability to work standing for extended periods of 8-hour shifts.

• Frequent use of hands and wrists for repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift and push 50 pounds as needed.

• Ability to reach, bend, and perform repetitive production tasks.

• Ability to sit continuously for a minimum of eight - hour shifts.

• Frequent repetitive hand and finger movement.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, operate tools, equipment, keyboards, and other production-related devices.
• Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, production processes, and workplace conditions, including close and distance.
• Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, and other workplace communications.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and, with or without assistance or mechanical lifting devices, move heavier items as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, varying temperatures, noise, dust, and other conditions typical of an industrial setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance and work the scheduled hours necessary to meet business and operational requirements
• Working with chemicals like acetone, paints, and packaging chemicals.

**Safety and Compliance: **

• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations.
• Lead by example in promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and hazard awareness throughout the production team.
• Ensure team members consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe work practices.
• Conduct routine safety observations, workplace inspections, and housekeeping activities to identify and address potential hazards.
• immediately report, investigate, and document workplace injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, and safety incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions as appropriate.
• Ensure employees receive required safety training and reinforce compliance with established safety procedures and safe operating practices.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation procedures, emergency response protocols, and participation in safety drills.
• Stop or suspend work when an unsafe condition presents an immediate risk to employees, equipment, product quality, or the environment, and promptly notify management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.

Quality & Production Expectations

• Maintain consistent output aligned with departmental productivity standards.
• Minimize rework by adhering to process specifications and visual inspection standards.

• Demonstrate flexibility to rotate stations without compromising efficiency or quality.

• Ensure all products meet Lucchese quality standards and customer expectations.

• Reinforce adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prevent unauthorized process changes and escalate improvement opportunities through the appropriate approval process.

• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing leadership to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow, and quality

Education, Experience, and/or Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in boot manufacturing, leather goods production, or similar industrial manufacturing environment required.