Production Materials Handler

Carole Fabrics; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, a leading window coverings manufacturer, seeks a Flat Prep 1 position at our Augusta, GA facility. You will prep fabric, fold and press materials, and ensure accurate alignment for soft shades. A focus on safety, PPE usage, and process adherence is required in a production setting.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to stand for long periods. The role includes training and opportunities for growth within a global manufacturing leader.

Qualifications

• Safety rules and PPE compliance required.
• Ability to move around the workstation and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift or carry items as part of duties.
• Attention to detail for fabric preparation and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Receive pre-cut fabric for soft shades and prepare it for assembly.
• Fold, press, and align face fabric and lining to specified dimensions.
• Mark and pin fabric at regular intervals to maintain accuracy.
• Secure fabric and lining using tape and ensure correct alignment to avoid injury.
• Perform other duties as assigned and report any safety concerns.

Skills

Safety awareness

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we have defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry.We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?

Position Overview

Flat Prep 1 presses, marks and pins fabric for soft shades. Employees are responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, regulations and policy procedures.

What you'll do

• Receive pre-cut fabric for soft shades, including face fabric and lining.
• Fold both sides of face fabric and lining to 1 ½ inches and press with an iron.
• Fold the bottom of face fabric and lining to 2 inches and press with an iron.
• Mark and pin fabric and lining every 6 inches on each side.
• Close off the bottom of face fabric and lining with double-sided tape.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and report any defective PPE.
• Report all near misses, accidents, injuries, or illnesses, including musculoskeletal symptoms or disorders.
• Be aware of work tickets with pins on shades; ensure all tickets are pinned correctly to avoid injury.
• Be cautious of platforms in the department to avoid tripping or stepping on them.

Who you are

This job operates in a production environment

Moving about workstation to accomplish tasks

Standing up to seven hours or more per shift

Must be able to complete activities that may require lifting or carrying

Frequently operates hand tools

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $13.00
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential. Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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