Upholstery (Trimmer)

Outside UpholstererShenandoah Furniture, a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation, is in its 101st year of business. Hooker Furnishings is a designer, marketer, and importer of case goods, leather furniture, and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality, and contract markets. Shenandoah Furniture specializes in manufacturing quality upper-end transitional and modern upholstered furniture. The company has dedicated employees who produce quality products and provide quality service for their customers.We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our assembly team as an Outside Upholsterer in our Valdese, NC location. This individual will:Assemble parts according to style specificationsUse measurements, gauges, and guides to ensure proper fitment of frame and coverInspect work before moving on to the next pieceUse proper PPE – safety glassesMaintain good housekeeping practices to prevent slips, trips, and fallsPush furniture frame to workstation, lift frame onto tabletop, apply poly using staple gun, apply cover using hands and staple gun, apply posts using screw gun, and lower frame onto groundCandidates that will be a great fit will:Able to perform repetitive tasks such as bend, lift, twist, kneel, and reach for extended periods of timeAble to stand and walk for 100% of shiftAble to bend, lift, twist, kneel, and reach for extended periods of timeAble to perform repetitive tasks using staple guns, pushing, and pulling fabricAble to lift up to 100 pounds of weight from floor level to waist height tabletop up to 15 times per shift with buddy lift system or hydraulic table liftAble to lower up to 100 pounds of weight at waist height tabletop to floor level up to 15 times per shift with buddy lift system or hydraulic table liftWhy should you apply?A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respectedCompetitive compensation plans8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays)Paid sick and vacation timeGreat day shift scheduleThe ability to be a part of a multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and ChinaCareer development focuses including training opportunities and leadership development programsTuition reimbursement programEmphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communitiesFocus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance)Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan yearMatching 401k employer contributionsThe opportunity to "earn while you learn" We do not offer jobs;
we offer careers and the chance to learn a trade while advancing your skillsShift: Mon-Thu 6:30am-4:00pm and Fri 6:30am-10:30am Pay: Dependent upon experience