Trimmer - Outside

ForestSource; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ForestSource is seeking a Trimmer - Outside to build upholstered furniture components. The role requires reading production tickets, assembling out-arm, back, and panels, and upholstering parts to spec.

Enjoy a hands-on position that emphasizes precision, consistency, and adherence to quality standards in a furniture manufacturing setting. The candidate should have at least 2 years of high-end upholstery experience, the ability to stand for long periods, and strong manual dexterity to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high-end upholstery or furniture manufacturing.
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to handle fabrics and tools.
• Ability to read production tickets and measure materials accurately.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production tickets.
• Gather out-arm, back and panels.
• Position and staple out-arm notch to measurement.
• Center and staple outback to frame.
• Apply tack bands as needed.
• Meet company quality standards.
• Adhere to lineup and flow match guidelines.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Manual dexterity

Ticket reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION: Trimmer - Outside

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This role is responsible for building outside of upholstered furniture by applying fabric, cotton, poly, etc as per company specifications.

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in high-end upholstery or furniture manufacturing.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret production ticket
• Gather out-arm, back and panels
• Position and staple out-arm notch to measurement
• Center and staple outback to frame
• Apply tack bands as needed
• Meet company quality standards
• Adhere to lineup and flow match guidelines

Education:

High School Graduate or equivalent (preferred)

Physical Aspects of the Job:

In a typical day, employee will spend up to 9 hours standing and frequent walking.

In a typical work day, the employee will be asked to bend, stoop, push and pull, reach above shoulder level, kneel, balance, and may be asked to lift up to 50 pounds.

Employees must use their hands to operate air staplers and to pull and/or stretch fabrics while stapling with the other hand.

Employees must have precise manual dexterity.

**Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time