Pillow Sewer/Upholstery Sewing Associate

Rock House Farms (RHF)•Hickory, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pillow Sewer/Upholstery Sewing Associate sews pillows and other upholstery components for furniture. The role involves operating sewing machines, aligning fabric, and producing upholstered products according to production tickets, specifications, and notes. The associate follows established sewing standards and safety procedures, maintains equipment and an orderly work area, and collaborates with the team to meet or exceed production goals. The position may also involve learning additional functions through cross-training in other departments as needed. The work is at Century Chair Plant 3 in Hickory, North Carolina, and is a full-time, day-shift position. It requires prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks, work in noisy environments, manual dexterity, and occasional handling of objects weighing up to 25 pounds, with rare handling of objects weighing 26–75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and demonstrated attention to detail.
Manual dexterity to assemble products or operate machines as directed.
Ability to perform prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks.
Ability to work in noisy environments.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry objects up to 25 pounds and rarely lift or carry objects weighing 26–75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous sewing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Sew upholstery products, including pillows, welt, and other parts as needed.
Adhere to established sewing standards.
Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics.
Read and follow instructions, specifications, and notes when sewing.
Maintain equipment and keep the work area orderly.
Work with different types of sewing machines.
Use production tickets to sew fabric as requested.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Work as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals.
Learn additional functions through cross-training in other departments as needed.