Upholstery Production Trainee

Hooker Furnishings•Mount Airy, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dependable individual with a great attention to detail to join our upholstery team as an Upholstery Production Trainee in our Mount Airy, North Carolina location. This individual will: Push furniture frames to the workstation and lift them onto the tabletop. Perform repetitive tasks such as bending, lifting, twisting, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods of time. Stand and walk for 100% of the shift while handling materials and tools. Apply poly material and fabric covers using glue, hands, and a staple gun. Use staple guns to attach fabric, requiring repetitive pushing and pulling motions. Lift and lower frames weighing up to 100 pounds between floor and waist height up to 15 times per shift, using a buddy lift system or hydraulic table lift. Ensure the quality of upholstery work while maintaining physical stamina to complete tasks.

Requirements

Physically able to stand for up to 8-9 hours per day
Ability to lift furniture on and off lift table.
Have strong hand eye coordination to apply fabric to frames.
Have good attention to detail and desire to produce not just quantity, but high-quality products.
Be goal orientated, self-motivated, and can thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice To Haves

Have previous carpentry or construction experience.
Be a hard, patient worker that wants a long-term career where they can earn more money as they increase in skills.

Responsibilities

Push furniture frames to the workstation and lift them onto the tabletop.
Perform repetitive tasks such as bending, lifting, twisting, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods of time.
Stand and walk for 100% of the shift while handling materials and tools.
Apply poly material and fabric covers using glue, hands, and a staple gun.
Use staple guns to attach fabric, requiring repetitive pushing and pulling motions.
Lift and lower frames weighing up to 100 pounds between floor and waist height up to 15 times per shift, using a buddy lift system or hydraulic table lift.
Ensure the quality of upholstery work while maintaining physical stamina to complete tasks.

Benefits

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
A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.