Chair/Recliner Upholsterer

Best Home Furnishings; Ferdinand (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Home Furnishings in Ferdinand, Indiana is hiring for a Chair/Recliner Upholsterer to join our upholstery team on a full-time, on-site basis. The role involves fabricating and finishing upholstered components for chairs and recliners, using staple guns, hand tools, and trimming techniques.

You will follow established work instructions, maintain quality standards, and support production goals. This position requires lifting up to 80 lbs, occasional overtime, and a strong ability to work in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and operate hand tools and staple guns.

Responsibilities

• Attach upholstery fabric and padding to wooden frames using staple guns and hand tools.
• Secure buttons, trim and adjust fabric, fold pleats, and attach skirts as required.
• Hammer tack strips and move products from conveyor to workbench.
• Identify model numbers and required components for each model.
• Verify fabric and color match tags for correct frames.
• Maintain quality and productivity according to work instructions.

Skills

Upholstery

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Job Category Upholstery, Production, Manufacturing
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Description

Best Home Furnishings is a family-owned company and one of the nation’s leading and growing manufacturers of residential upholstered furniture. Best has been industry recognized for its leading special-order, fast-delivery business model and is celebrating over 60 years of business success. This candidate will be a key individual in producing our beautiful products in a timely fashion for our customer base. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who excel in a piecework environment.

We are currently looking for qualified individuals interested in an Upholstery position at our Ferdinand, Indiana facility.

Job Title: Chair/Recliner Upholsterer

Reports to: Upholstery Supervisor

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Use staple guns and hand tools to attach upholstery fabric and padding to wooden frames.
• Secure buttons, trim and adjust fabric, fold pleats, and attach skirts as required.
• Hammer tack strips using appropriate hand tools.
• Move products from the conveyor to the upholstery workbench and return completed products to the conveyor.
• Learn model numbers and identify the components required for each model.
• Review upholstery tags to ensure the correct fabric and color are applied to the appropriate frame.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards while following established work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to perform repetitive pulling, pinching, gripping, and other hand movements using both hands.
• Ability to maintain a consistent work pace in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to recognize defective fabric, color variations, or other fabric inconsistencies.
• Ability to work scheduled hours on a regular basis, including overtime as production needs require.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow quality standards, safety practices, and work instructions.
• Willingness to cross-train on other jobs or production lines as needed.
• Lifting Requirements: Up to 80 lbs. maximum; 45 lbs. frequently.