Upholstery Inspector

Hooker Furnishings • Valdese, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Shenandoah Furniture, a division of Hooker Furnishings, is hiring a dependable Upholstery Inspector at its Valdese, North Carolina location. Shenandoah manufactures upper-end transitional and modern upholstered furniture at facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. The inspector cleans and checks finished furniture and cushions, verifies production details and customer requirements, and scans completed pieces into finished goods. The role requires careful attention to detail, use of safety glasses, and maintaining good housekeeping practices.

Requirements

• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including bending, lifting, twisting, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods.
• Ability to stand and walk for 100% of the shift.
• Ability to rotate up to 50 pounds of weight at ground level up to 60 times per day.
• Ability to push 200 pounds across the floor up to 60 times per day.

Responsibilities

• Clean each piece of furniture.
• Clean each cushion and trim any necessary loose threads.
• Verify leg finish against the production ticket.
• Apply deck labels according to customer requirements.
• Inspect each piece for correct tailoring.
• Verify symmetry and accurate style specifications.
• Scan completed pieces into finished goods.
• Use proper PPE, including safety glasses.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices to prevent slips, trips, and falls.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including an employer health savings account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
• Matching 401(k) employer contributions.
• Opportunity to learn a trade while advancing skills.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Welcoming and supportive workplace where individuals are valued and respected.

What This Job Offers

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