General Upholstery Utility

About the role

Upholster the inside and outside sections of chairs and sofas using fabric and leather materials.

Responsibilities

• Apply upholstery covers to frames accurately and in accordance with quality standards.
• Perform basic repair work on upholstered furniture as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and support overall production flow.
• Use standard upholstery tools and equipment safely and correctly.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Working conditions

Heated and cooled furniture manufacturing plant with concrete floors.

Supervision

Minimum supervision received; no supervision exercised; no direct reports.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum: Some manufacturing experience.
• Preferred: Experience in furniture manufacturing.

Education

• Minimum: Less than high school.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills and physical requirements

• Ability to learn and follow upholstery procedures.
• Transport and lift frames (up to 50 lbs) to/from work area.
• Read and interpret order tickets.
• Use tools such as staple guns, pullers, scissors, and regulators.
• Work safely, efficiently, and neatly to meet production goals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Stand and walk for 8+ hours daily.
• Available for weekends and overtime.
• Consistently reliable and punctual.
• Wear required PPE (e.g., safety glasses, closed-toe/heel shoes).
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.