Upholstery (Trimmer)

Hooker Furniture

Valdese (NC)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plans

8 paid holidays

Paid sick and vacation time

Career development opportunities

401k employer contributions

Job summary

Shenandoah Furniture, a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation, seeks a dependable Outside Upholsterer (Trimmer) in Valdese, NC. The role focuses on assembling parts, applying fabric, and ensuring quality through precise measurements and safe work practices.

The position emphasizes endurance for repetitive tasks, lifting up to 100 pounds, and standing for the full shift. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

Must have great attention to detail.
Dependable with reliable work ethic.
Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Assembles parts according to style specifications.
Uses measurements, gauges and guides to ensure proper fitment of frame and cover.
Inspects work before moving on to next piece.
Maintains safety with PPE and proper housekeeping.
Pushes, lifts, and positions furniture frames as required.

Job description

For more than a century, we have built more than furniture. We have built opportunity. We take pride in craftsmanship in every form — from design and innovation to the way we treat one another. Join a company where every person has the chance to grow, lead, and make an impact.

“Our people are our greatest strength.”

We Believe Everyone Is a Leader

At Hooker Furnishings, leadership is not about a title. It is about how you show up, communicate, and help others succeed. We welcome people whose experiences, perspectives, and passions contribute to our shared success. The people who thrive here share a few qualities that define how we work and grow together.

Great Communicator: listens to understand, speaks with honesty, and builds trust
Positive Influencer: builds strong relationships and creates an environment where people can do their best work
Learns and Adapts: seeks new ideas, embraces change, and helps move the company forward
Driven and Accountable: takes ownership, delivers results, and celebrates team success
Humbly Self-Aware: welcomes feedback and strives to keep improving

These qualities guide how we lead, how we learn, and how we treat one another. They are what turn great employees into great leaders at every level. We succeed together as One Company, One Team.

Building a Better Future Together

We believe success means making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet. When our team reflects a variety of experiences and viewpoints, we build stronger products, stronger communities, and stronger careers.

From sustainable manufacturing to community giving and scholarships for employees’ families, we take pride in doing what is right and building what lasts.

Our Impact

100 percent renewable energy at key facilities

More than $1 million in scholarships awarded to employees' families

More than 100 communities supported through 100 Acts of Kindness

We take care of our people so they can take care of their craft.
Our benefits are designed to support well-being, growth, and life outside of work.

That includes medical, dental, and vision plans to support you and your family

Generous paid time off and holidays

So you can rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

401(k) retirement plan with company match

To help you plan confidently for your future

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

That encourage continued learning and growth

Exclusive employee discounts

On our family of brands, helping you bring our craftsmanship into your own home

Wellness and safety programs

That prioritize your health and peace of mind across all facilities

Join the Team That Builds What Lasts

Bring your ideas, your skill, and your pride in your work. Here, opportunity is real and accessible to everyone who brings curiosity, care, and commitment. Together, we will continue shaping the next century of craftsmanship and opportunity.

Open Positions

Position:Upholstery (Trimmer)

Location: Valdese, NC

Job Id:1131

# of Openings:1

Upholstery (Trimmer)

The Company:
Shenandoah Furniture, a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, is 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 Furniture specializes in manufacturing quality upper-end transitional and modern upholstered furniture. Shenandoah’s success can be traced to our ability to establish close working relationships with our customers and our willingness to develop exclusive products in partnership with our accounts. We have dedicated employees who produce quality products and provide quality service for our customers. Our artisans have been crafting high-quality upholstered furniture since 1981.

The Position:

We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our assembly team as an Outside Upholsterer in our Valdese, NC location.

This individual will:

Assembles parts according to style specifications
Using measurements, gauges and guides to ensure proper fitment of frame and cover
Inspects work before moving on to next piece
Use proper PPE – safety glasses.
Maintain good housekeeping practices to prevent slips, trips and falls.
Push furniture frame to workstation, lift frame onto tabletop, apply poly using staple gun, apply cover using hands and staple gun, apply posts using screw gun, and lower frame onto ground.

Candidates that will be a great fit will:

Able to perform repetitive tasks such as bend, lift, twist, kneel and reach for extended periods of time.
Able to stand and walk for 100% of shift
Able to bend, lift, twist, kneel and reach for extended periods of time.
Able to perform repetitive tasks using staple guns, pushing and pulling fabric.
Able to lift up to 100 pounds of weight from floor level to waist height tabletop up to 15 times per shift with buddy lift system or hydraulic table lift.
Able to lower up to 100 pounds of weight at waist height table top to floor level up to 15 times per shift with buddy lift system or hydraulic table lift.

Why should you apply?

A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected
Competitive compensation plans.
8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays).
Paid sick and vacation time.
The ability to be a part of a Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
Career development focuses including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
Matching 401k employer contributions.
The opportunity to “earn while you learn” We do not offer jobs; we offer careers and the chance to learn a trade while advancing your skills