Upholstery Trainee

Hooker Furnishings•Bedford, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

HF Custom (formerly Sam Moore Furniture), a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation, is recruiting for an Upholstery Trainee to work in their plant in Bedford, VA. This role is for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join the upholstery team as a trainee. The company has a family-focused culture, is committed to giving back to the community, and believes in their product and craft. Hooker Furnishings Corporation is a designer, marketer, and importer of furniture for various markets. The company is in its 101st year of business.

Requirements

Interest in learning upholstery skills
Comfortable with physical tasks such as standing 8–9 hours a day and working independently
Open to learning how to use hand tools
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Strong attention to detail
Desire to produce high-quality work

Nice To Haves

Like working with hand tools
Like building things
Excited about the idea of earning more as you grow in skill and speed

Responsibilities

Learn to turn and move furniture on platforms to place fabric and leather properly
Train on how to use a hammering motion to apply material to furniture frames
Begin learning how to read diagrams and apply materials using proper measurements
Practice using staple guns and hand tools such as a pneumatic screwdriver, mallet, scissors, utility knife, and hot melt glue gun

Benefits

Competitive compensation plans
8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays)
Paid sick and vacation time
Great day shift schedule
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, and vision plans including a generous employer health savings account (HSA) contribution each plan year
Matching 401k employer contributions