What are the responsibilities and job description for the Footrest & Arm Panel Builder position at Hooker Furniture?
Footrest & Arm Panel Builder
The Company:
Bradington-Young is a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, in its 100th year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets.
Bradington-Young has been crafting high quality leather seating for over 30 years.
- We have a family-focused culture.
- We are committed to giving back to our community.
- We believe in our product and craft each piece of furniture with pride and care
The Position:
We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our upholstery team as a Footrest and Arm Panel builder in our Hickory, NC location.
This individual will work in the following:
Assembly:
- Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, or specifications to assemble footrests and arm panels.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment to construct wooden or metal frames.
- Ensure all components are correctly aligned, fastened, and meet quality control standards.
- Perform inspections to detect defects and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
Upholstery:
- Apply foam, padding, and fabric or leather covers to footrests.
- Stretch, staple, and secure upholstery materials neatly and securely.
- Trim excess fabric and ensure a smooth, finished appearance.
- Maintain consistency in upholstery application to meet quality and design specifications.
General:
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized workstation.
- Work efficiently in a structured, repetitive production process to meet daily output goals.
- Identify and report any material shortages or equipment issues.
- Ensure finished products meet Bradington-Young’s quality standards before moving to the next stage of production.
Candidates that will be a great fit will:
- Experience in furniture assembly and/or upholstery, but not required.
- Ability to follow work orders, diagrams, and specifications.
- Comfortable using hand and pneumatic tools such as staple guns, nail guns, and screwdrivers.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control.
- Physical ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
Why should you apply?
- A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected
- Competitive compensation plans.
- 8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays).
- Paid sick and vacation time.
- Great day shift schedule.
- 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 focuses 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- 7 am-4:30 pm, Fridays 7 am- 11 am
Pay: $16/hour
Salary : $16
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