Sewer - Cushion/Flatwork

Hooker Furniture; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid vacation

401k plan

Competitive compensation plans

Job summary

Shenandoah Furniture in Valdese, NC is seeking a dependable Sewer to join our sewing team. Read production tickets, prepare fabric parts, and operate an industrial sewing machine to complete cushions, pillows, and flatwork.

Candidates should have previous sewing experience with industrial sewing machines; leather is a plus but not required. We value attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a desire for long-term growth within our family-focused, 100-year-old company.

Qualifications

• Have previous sewing experience with an industrial sewing machine.
• Leather experience a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and desire to sew not just quantity, but high-quality products.
• Be goal orientated, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
• Be a hard-working individual that wants a long-term career where they can earn more money as they increase their skills.

Responsibilities

• Read production tickets and spec sheets to sew material correctly.
• Sort the fabric parts to prepare to sew.
• Operate an industrial sewing machine to sew fabric together to complete cushions, pillows, and flatwork.
• Bundle completed work and tag for identification.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures in the warehouse setting.

Skills

Previous sewing experience

Attention to detail

Goal oriented

Self-motivated

Hard-working

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Job description

Shenandoah Furnitureis a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation.Hooker Furnishings, in its 101st 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 sewing team as aSewerin ourValdese, NClocation. This individual will:

• Read production tickets and spec sheets to sew material correctly.
• Sort the fabric parts to prepare to sew.
• Operate an industrial sewing machine to sew fabric together to complete cushions, pillows, and flatwork.
• Bundle completed work and tag for identification.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures in the warehouse setting.

Candidates that will be a great fit will:

• Have previous sewing experience with an industrial sewing machine.
• Leather experience a plus but not required.
• Have strong attention to detail and desire to sew not just quantity, but high-quality products.
• Be goal orientated, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
• Be a hard-working individual that wants a long-term career where they can earn more money as they increase their skills.

Why should you apply?

• A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected
• Competitive compensation plans.
• Holiday pay
• Paid vacation
• The opportunity to contribute to our 401k plan.
• Successful and stable organization for over 100 years.
• Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
• A caring, family-focused culture.
• Career development focuses including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
• Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.

Shift:

Monday to Thursday 6:30am am- 4:30 pm and Friday 6:30 am-10:30 am.