Production Trainee - Upholstery
About The Position
Shenandoah Furniture, a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation, is seeking a dependable individual with a great attention to detail to join their upholstery team as an Upholstery Production Trainee in Mount Airy, North Carolina. This role involves learning the trade of upholstery within a company that values a family-focused culture, community involvement, and pride in craftsmanship. The company has a long history, with Hooker Furnishings in its 100th year of business, designing, marketing, and importing furniture for various markets. Shenandoah has been crafting high-quality upholstered seating since 1981.
Requirements
- Physically able to stand for up to 8-9 hours per day
- Ability to lift furniture on and off lift table.
- Strong hand eye coordination to apply fabric to frames.
- Good attention to detail and desire to produce not just quantity, but high-quality products.
- Goal orientated, self-motivated, and can thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous carpentry or construction experience.
- 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
- 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”
- A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
