Upholstery Trainee Do you like working with hand tools?
Do you like building things?
Are you excited about the idea of earning more as you grow in skill and speed? The Company: HF Custom (formerly Sam Moore Furniture), a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ: HOFT), is currently recruiting for an Upholstery Trainee to work in our plant in Bedford, VA.
Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 101st 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.

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 the utmost pride and care

The Position: We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our upholstery team as a trainee. This individual will:

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

Candidates that will be a great fit will:

Have an interest in learning upholstery skills
Be comfortable with physical tasks such as standing 8–9 hours a day and working independently
Be open to learning how to use hand tools and lift up to 50 lbs
Have strong attention to detail and a desire to produce not just quantity, but high-quality work

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 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
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: Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Pay: $17/hr – $18/hr Interested? Apply today!

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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