Senior Upholsterer

Geiger; Hildebran (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Upholsterer to join their dynamic team. This role involves upholstering various products while ensuring high quality and safety standards. With a commitment to employee growth, the company offers competitive wages and benefits from day one. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and innovation, where your skills can contribute to a sustainable future. If you're passionate about manufacturing and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Flexible Work Assignments

Qualifications

• Must have advanced upholstery skills and the ability to do all styles of upholstery.
• 5+ years of experience in upholstery required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.

Responsibilities

• Upholsters products according to standardized work and inspects parts for quality.
• Assists and trains other upholsterers on new and existing products.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Upholstery Skills

Basic Math Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years of Upholstery Experience

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Why join us?

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.

Why join us?

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Upholsters products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based upon customer demand and lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and to provide high quality products delivered in a timely manner. Assists and trains other upholsterers on new or existing products. Problem solves with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement activities. Performs and completes all activities with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. May learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments as needed.

Essential Functions

Assists and trains other upholsterers on new and existing products.

Ability to upholster any of the items produced at work location.

Upholsters parts and/or products according to standardized work.

Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.

Inspect parts during the upholstery process to assure compliance to established quality criteria.

Knows and practices corporate, plant, and department safety guidelines.

Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines.

Maintains flexibility to meet team, department, and plant goals.

Participates in improvement activities within current department or other departments as appropriate.

Provides feedback when applicable, to other departments and management on improvements to the process

Understands and practices quality requirements according to specified quality criteria.

Commits to meeting overtime requirements.

Qualifications

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency

5 plus years of experience in upholstery.

Skills And Abilities

Must have advanced upholstery skills with the ability to do all styles of upholstery.

Competent in basic math skills, such as adding and subtracting.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.

Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.

Demonstrated commitment to team success through reliable attendance.

Flexibility to work assignments and possible hours as business needs require.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to bend, twist, and stand for periods of up to 10 or 12 hours.

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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