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Hooker Furniture

Production Trainee - Upholstery

Mount Airy, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Gratz Pilates

Upholstery Trainee

Philadelphia, PA

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • PTO

Upholstery Trainee / Sewing Machine Operator Job Summary: This role is designed for a candidate with basic sewing or industrial machine experience who is interested in developing upholstery skills.

Gratz Pilates

Upholstery Trainee

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • PTO

Upholstery Trainee / Sewing Machine Operator Job Summary: This role is designed for a candidate with basic sewing or industrial machine experience who is interested in developing upholstery skills.

OFS

Upholstery Trainee

Archdale, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As an upholstery trainee, you will be trained in all aspects of upholstery. This role is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong interest in learning a skilled trade and who values attention ...

OFS

Upholstery Trainee

Leitchfield, KY · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As an upholstery trainee, you will be trained in all aspects of upholstery. This role is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong interest in learning a skilled trade and who values attention ...

eth

Upholstery Trainee

Maiden, NC · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. * Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun. * Use scissors to cut excessive ...

eth

Upholstery Trainee

Maiden, NC · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. * Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun. * Use scissors to cut excessive ...

eth

Upholstery Trainee

Maiden, NC

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. * Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun. * Use scissors to cut excessive ...

eth

Upholstery Trainee

Maiden, NC

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. * Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun. * Use scissors to cut excessive ...

Ethan Allen

Upholstery Trainee

Maiden, NC · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. * Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun. * Use scissors to cut excessive ...

eth

Upholstery Trainee

Maiden, NC

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. * Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun. * Use scissors to cut excessive ...

COMLUX AMERICA LLC

Upholstery Technician III

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

Provide guidanceand technical support to Upholstery Technician Trainees, Technician I, andTechnician II team members as needed. Maintain a clean,organized, and safe work environment while supporting ...

Hooker Furniture

Frame Assembler Trainee

Martinsville, VA · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our artisans have been crafting high-quality upholstered furniture since 1981. The Position: We are ... Trainee in our Martinsville, VA location. This individual will: * Assemble parts according to style ...

Hooker Furniture

Frame Assembler Trainee

Martinsville, VA · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our artisans have been crafting high-quality upholstered furniture since 1981. The Position: We are ... Trainee in our Martinsville, VA location. This individual will: * Assemble parts according to style ...

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Production Trainee - Upholstery

Hooker Furniture

Mount Airy, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Hooker Furniture rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 51 rated furniture manufacturers

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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