Experienced Sewer

Hooker Furniture•Bedford, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Company: HF Custom (formerly Sam Moore), a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation is looking for a Sewing Machine Operator to join their team in our Bedford, VA plant. Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 101st 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. 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 the utmost pride and care. The Position: We are looking for a dependable individual with a great attention to detail to join our sewing team. This individual will: Sort the denim and other fabric Surge the kick pleats Sew the skirt parts together, bag, and tag the skirts Use an industrial sewing machine to sew together fabric pieces

Requirements

Have previous sewing experience
Be okay with being seated 8-9 hours a day and working independently
Have the ability to read sewing "blueprints" and diagrams
Have strong attention to detail and desire to sew not just quantity, but high quality

Responsibilities

Sort the denim and other fabric
Surge the kick pleats
Sew the skirt parts together, bag, and tag the skirts
Use an industrial sewing machine to sew together fabric pieces

Benefits

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.
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