What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upholstery Production (Trainee) position at Hooker Furniture?
Upholstery Production Trainee
The Company:
Shenandoah Furniture 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. Shenandoah’s artisans have been crafting high-quality upholstered seating since 1981.
- 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 a great attention to detail to join our upholstery team as an Upholstery Production Trainee in our Mount Airy, North Carolina location.
This individual will:
- Push furniture frames to the workstation and lift them onto the tabletop.
- Perform repetitive tasks such as bending, lifting, twisting, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods of time.
- Stand and walk for 100% of the shift while handling materials and tools.
- Apply poly material and fabric covers using glue, hands, and a staple gun.
- Use staple guns to attach fabric, requiring repetitive pushing and pulling motions.
- Lift and lower frames weighing up to 100 pounds between floor and waist height up to 15 times per shift, using a buddy lift system or hydraulic table lift.
- Ensure the quality of upholstery work while maintaining physical stamina to complete tasks.
Candidates that will be a great fit will:
- Have previous carpentry or construction experience. This is a plus, but not required.
- Be a hard, patient worker that wants a long-term career where they can earn more money as they increase in skills.
- Physically able to stand for up to 8-9 hours per day
- Ability to lift furniture on and off lift table.
- Have strong hand eye coordination to apply fabric to frames.
- Have good attention to detail and desire to produce not just quantity, but high-quality products.
- Be goal orientated, self-motivated, and can thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
Why should you apply?
- 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
- A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
Shift: Monday to Friday 6:30 am - 4pm pm and Fridays 6:30 am - 10:30 am
Pay: Depending on experience. Candidates will graduate to incentive pay upon completion of training which opens the door for a much greater earning potential.
