What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cushion Filler position at Hooker Furniture?
Shenandoah Furniture was founded in Martinsville, Virginia in 1981. Shenandoah specializes in manufacturing quality upper-end transitional and modern upholstered furniture in facilities located in Virginia and North Carolina. In September 2017, Shenandoah joined the Hooker Furnishings family. Hooker Furnishings is an industry leader in the furniture business for over 100 years.
The Position:
We are looking for a dependable individual with a great attention to detail to join our Cushion Filling team at our Valdese, NC location. This individual will:
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Fill cushions according to priority and quality specifications.
- Check for defects in fabric.
- Check for defects in cushion cores.
- Use proper PPE – safety glasses.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices to prevent slips, trips and falls.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks such as bend, lift, twist, and reach for extended periods of time.
- Able to stand and walk for 100% of shift.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks using hands to manipulate cushions.
- Able to raise up to 30 pounds of weight from floor level to waist height tabletop up to 50 times per shift.
- Able to lower up to 30 pounds of weight from waist height tabletop to knee level up to 50 times per shift.
Processes:
- Retrieve cushions with hand truck.
- Retrieve covers from storage bins.
- Lift cushions onto tabletop from ground level.
- Push, pull and reach to fill cover with cushion.
- Lower cushion from tabletop to ground level.
- Move cushion to staging area with hand truck.
- Use needle for button tufting styles.
- Use pillow press for required styles.
Why should you apply?
- A company committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) values.
- Competitive compensation plans.
- 8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays).
- Paid sick and vacation time.
- The ability to be a part of a Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
- Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
- Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
- Matching 401k employer contributions.
- The opportunity to “earn while you learn” We do not offer jobs; we offer careers and the chance to learn a trade while advancing your skills
Shift: Monday to Thursday 6:30am am- 4:30 pm and Friday 6:30 am-10:30 am.
Pay: Depending on experience.
