Panel / Footrest Builder

Hooker Furnishings

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Hickory, North Carolina

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Panel Builder is responsible for constructing high-quality furniture panels and footrests using various pneumatic and hand tools. They must read job tickets to match fabrics and poly to panels and ensure work carts are properly stocked for the team.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of furniture manufacturing experience and are comfortable using various tools like staple guns, pneumatic lifts, and hand tools. You can read tickets to match materials and load work carts efficiently, demonstrating strong attention to detail to build high-quality panels.

Must Have Skills for ATS

staple guns

pneumatic lifts

hand tools

Job Description

Panel/Footrest Builder   The Company   Bradington-Young is a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, 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.  Bradington-Young has been crafting high quality leather seating for over 30 years.  
  • 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

Position Summary

We are looking for a dependable Panel Builder with great attention to detail to join our accessory team in Hickory, NC.    This individual will: 
  • Experienced in the furniture industry.
  • Ability to use a variety of tools including staple guns, pneumatic lifts, and hand tools.
  • Read tickets and match poly and fabrics to panels
  • Load work carts with appropriate pieces to ensure teams are stocked with work
Candidates that will be a great fit will:
  • Have at least one year of furniture experience in manufacturing.
  • Be okay with standing 8-9 hours a day and working independently
  • Have the ability to read tickets and specs based on individual jobs
  • Have strong attention to detail and desire to build panels not just quantity, but high quality
 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, 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: Monday to Thursday 7 am-4:30 pm and Friday 7 am - 11 am   Pay: Dependent on experience

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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