Outside Upholstery

Outside Upholsterer

Shenandoah Furniture, a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation, is in its 101st year of business. The company is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods, leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. Shenandoah Furniture specializes in manufacturing quality upper-end transitional and modern upholstered furniture. The company has dedicated employees who produce quality products and provide quality service for their customers. The artisans have been crafting high-quality upholstered furniture since 1981.

We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our assembly team as an Outside Upholsterer in our Valdese, NC location. This individual will:

• Assemble parts according to style specifications
• Use measurements, gauges and guides to ensure proper fitment of frame and cover
• Inspect work before moving on to next piece
• Use proper PPE safety glasses
• Maintain good housekeeping practices to prevent slips, trips and falls
• Push furniture frame to workstation, lift frame onto tabletop, apply poly using staple gun, apply cover using hands and staple gun, apply posts using screw gun, and lower frame onto ground

Candidates that will be a great fit will:

• Able to perform repetitive tasks such as bend, lift, twist, kneel and reach for extended periods of time
• Able to stand and walk for 100% of shift
• Able to bend, lift, twist, kneel and reach for extended periods of time
• Able to perform repetitive tasks using staple guns, pushing and pulling fabric
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds of weight from floor level to waist height tabletop up to 15 times per shift with buddy lift system or hydraulic table lift
• Able to lower up to 100 pounds of weight at waist height table top to floor level up to 15 times per shift with buddy lift system or hydraulic table lift

Why should you apply?

• A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected
• Competitive compensation plans
• 8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays)
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Great day shift schedule
• 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 focuses 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

Shift: Mon-Thu 6:30am-4:00pm and Fri 6:30am-10:30am Pay: Dependent upon experience

Hooker Furnishings Corporation