Upholstery Production Trainee

Hooker Furnishings • Mount Airy, NC

149d

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. They will perform repetitive tasks such as bending, lifting, twisting, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods of time. The role requires standing and walking for 100% of the shift while handling materials and tools. The trainee will apply poly material and fabric covers using glue, hands, and a staple gun, and use staple guns to attach fabric, requiring repetitive pushing and pulling motions. They will 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. Ensuring the quality of upholstery work while maintaining physical stamina to complete tasks is essential.

Requirements

• Previous carpentry or construction experience is a plus, but not required.
• 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 high-quality products.
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees