Manufacturing I - Inside Upholstery

About Williams-Sonoma - Claremont, NC

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

In 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
• Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
• Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

This position is responsible for the assembly of Backs, Seats, Arms. Building furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, and/or foam padding to form smooth rounded surfaces.

The Inside Upholster position is located in Claremont, NC.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Pull next piece available in line-all supplies, cushions and backs are already with the piece.
• Conduct initial inspection to assure cover matches ticket on piece, including cushions and backs.
• Prior to placing piece on lift, re-check to assure all parts in piece are correct. Place piece on lift.
• Assure that grain runs straight, no lumps, holes, or cat tracks.
• Fit cushions to the in-back and in-arm making sure there is no gap between cushions.
• Assure that seams are straight, even, and not gaped open and all welts are straight and even.
• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer job screen.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in production of upper-end upholstered furniture.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with hands.
• Experience in reading and understanding production tickets.

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Ability to interpret simple upholstery instructions commonly placed in an upholstery manual.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Good communication skills – oral and written.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills including ability to work independently with little supervision.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• Ability to frequently lift frames weighing approximately 50 - 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 10-hour periods and bend and twist as required to upholster furniture.
• Ability to see patterns on fabrics and color variations.

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com

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