Production Trainee - Upholstery

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Hooker Furnishings

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Mount Airy, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Production Trainee is responsible for preparing furniture frames and applying fabric covers using tools like glue and staple guns. They must maintain high quality standards while performing repetitive physical tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

You are a dependable individual with strong attention to detail and the physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. You can lift up to 100 pounds and have good hand-eye coordination for applying fabric to frames. Previous carpentry or construction experience is a plus, but not required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

staple gun

carpentry

construction

Job Description

Upholstery Production Trainee   The Company:    Shenandoah Furniture is a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, in its 100st year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. Shenandoah’s artisans have been crafting high-quality upholstered seating since 1981.
  • We have a family-focused culture.
  • We are committed to giving back to our community.
  • We believe in our product and craft each piece of furniture with pride and care
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.
  Candidates that will be a great fit will:
  • Have previous carpentry or construction experience. This is a plus, but not required.
  • Be a hard, patient worker that wants a long-term career where they can earn more money as they increase in skills.
  • 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.
Why should you apply?
  •  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. 
Shift: Monday to Friday 6:30 am - 4pm pm and Fridays 6:30 am - 10:30 am   Pay: Depending on experience. Candidates will graduate to incentive pay upon completion of training which opens the door for a much greater earning potential.

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Hooker Furnishings

Founded by the Hooker family in 1924, Hooker Furnishings is a diverse, international company with locations across the globe. Ranked among the nation's largest publicly traded furniture companies, we manufacture and import case goods, leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality, and contract markets. Our family of brands offer a variety of different price points and product categories, including: Hooker Furniture, Bradington-Young, HF Custom, Shenandoah Furniture, H Contract, M, BOBO Intriguing Objects, Pulaski Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture, Prime Resource International, Samuel Lawrence Hospitality, and Sunset West. The company’s corporate offices and upholstery manufacturing facilities are located throughout Virginia and North Carolina, with showrooms in High Point, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Ho Chi Minh City. Distribution centers are located in the United States, China, and Vietnam. The company's stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol HOFT.
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