Furniture Upholsterer

Kehoe Designs • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Upholsterer is responsible for applying fabric and upholstered slip covers to furniture and décor, and assists in checking quality, preparing, repairing, storing, and moving furniture decor for events. The Upholsterer reports to and receives direction from the Furniture Manager.

Requirements

• 1-3 years upholstery experience.
• Ability to handle and apply fabric and upholstery to furniture and decor neatly and accurately without damaging them.
• Ability to understand, read and speak simple English.
• Good verbal communication skills to communicate successfully company wide.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to include evenings and weekends.
• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and reach during entire work shift.
• Able to walk 75% of the work shift.
• Ability to work with hands and arms during entire shift.
• Must be able to move and climb ladders without accommodation.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Ability to handle fragile items safely.
• Must have 20/20 vision with correction.
• Ability to tolerate cold, heat and humid conditions.
• Ability to tolerate moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with proper packing and moving methods is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Upholsters décor and furniture, and repairs décor and furniture as needed.
• Collaborates with team to explore new upholstery designs and methods.
• Cleans, repairs and applies fabric applications and slip covers for furniture and decor.
• Retouches and repairs furniture and minor fabric and vinyl issues according to our quality standards.
• Packs and moves furniture properly and safely for transportation to avoid damage according to company standards.
• Cleans and sweeps work space to ensure workspace is organized, safe and free from obstacles and debris.
• Learns inventory and pull sheets to successfully fill event orders.
• Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules.
• Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
• Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines.
• Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.
• Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system.
• Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines.
• Assists in other departments as needed and directed.
• May perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Hourly wage depending on experience.
• Overtime pay will be provided for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate of pay, in compliance with Illinois labor laws.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available full-time.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) in compliance with Illinois State Law.
• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
• Flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend availability.
• Safe and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed