Upholstery (Outside)

Upholstery (Outside Trainee)

Do you like working with hand tools?
Do you like building things?
Are you excited about the idea of earning more as you grow in skill and speed?

The Company:

HF Custom (formerly Sam Moore Furniture), a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ: HOFT), is currently recruiting for an Upholstery Trainee to work in our plant in Bedford, VA.
Hooker Furnishings Corporation, 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.

• 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 the utmost pride and care

The Position:

We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our upholstery team as a trainee. This individual will:

• Learn how to finish the outside of upholstered furniture pieces, ensuring a clean and professional appearance

• Learn to turn and move furniture on platforms to place fabric and leather properly

• Train on how to use a hammering motion to apply material to furniture frames

• Begin learning how to read diagrams and apply materials using proper measurements

• Practice using staple guns and basic hand tools such as a pneumatic screwdriver, mallet, scissors, utility knife, and hot melt glue gun

• Ensure tight, wrinkle-free fabric application with clean lines and angles

Candidates that will be a great fit will:

• Have an interest in learning upholstery skills

• Must be able to perform physical tasks such as standing 8–9 hours a day and working independently

• Learn how to use basic hand tools, staple guns, and upholstery equipment and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Have strong attention to detail and a desire to produce not just quantity, but high-quality work

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

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

• Great day shift schedule

• 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 focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities

• Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including a generous employer health savings 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

Shift: Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Pay: $18 per hour

Interested? Apply today!