Merch Processor - Sewing Inspection

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Merch Processor - Sewing Inspection in Claremont, NC. This full-time non-exempt role reports to the Hiring Manager and involves ensuring sewing quality across covers, borders, and cushions within upholstery operations.

The position requires 3+ years in upholstery QA, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced distribution environment. Claremont location with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Quality Control in upholstered furniture manufacturing.
• Computer experience for tracking and updating kit location for customer service.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to ensure delivery requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand tickets.

Responsibilities

• Assure that cutters have separated sewing work correctly for each sewing operation.
• Inspect covers after zipper and border are sewn to assure the sewing is correct.
• Assure that border has been pulled correctly.
• Turn cushion and inspect it before putting sewing pack together.
• Inspect product using established standards, as outlined in job description.
• Stage all sewn covers for the Make Ready area in Upholstery.
• Scan bundle for kit update and location of kit in manufacturing process.

Skills

Quality Control

Multi-tasking

Reading tickets

Computer literacy

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Merch Processor - Sewing Inspection

Summary

Title: Merch Processor - Sewing Inspection
ID: 32865224987
Date Posted: Nov 3, 2026
Date to Apply By: N/A
Reports To or Hiring Manager: Sharon Shuford
Department: 4002
Shift: Monday - Thursday | 5:45am - 4:15pm
Grade Level: 4
Employment Type: Full Time Non-Exempt
Location: Claremont, NC
Proposed Salary Range: N/A

Description

About Williams Sonoma - Claremont, NC

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery - and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement - our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• 15.1M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi, Arizona, and Tennessee totaling 3.9M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi and Tennessee
  • Manufacturing facilities located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling 861k square feet with over 1,500 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million - $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture3 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi with over 1,400 FTE's producing approximately $900 million to $1 Billion in sales of Upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

The Sewing Inspector position is located in Claremont, NC.

Responsibilities

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Assure that cutters have separated sewing work correctly for each sewing operation.
• Inspect covers after zipper and border are sewn to assure the sewing is correct.
• Assure that border has been pulled correctly.
• Turn cushion and inspect it before putting sewing pack together.
• Inspect product using established standards, as outlined in job description.
• Stage all sewn covers for the Make Ready area in Upholstery.
• Scan bundle for kit update and location of kit in manufacturing process.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in Quality Control area with specific experience in upholstered furniture manufacturing environment.
• Computer experience for tracking and updating kit location for customer service department.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand tickets.

Physical requirements

• Ability to reach overhead to remove sewn object from Eton.
• Ability to frequently lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or more.

Benefits

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer & Matching Gifts Community Service Program
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com

EOE

EOE