Inside Upholstery - Manufacturing I

About the role

The Inside Upholster position is located in Claremont, NC. Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. operates a large, agile distribution network including furniture distribution centers in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey (9.2M sq. ft. plus 1.2M sq. ft. of final‑mile hubs), small‑parcel eCommerce centers in Mississippi and Arizona (3.2M sq. ft.), upholstery manufacturing factories in North Carolina and Mississippi (1,400+ employees producing $900M–$1B in upholstered furniture sales), a transportation department in Memphis, TN, and sourcing offices in 10 countries across Asia and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Pull next piece available in line — all supplies, cushions and backs are already with the piece.
• Conduct initial inspection to assure cover matches ticket on piece, including cushions and backs.
• Prior to placing piece on lift, re‑check to assure all parts in piece are correct; place piece on lift.
• Assure that grain runs straight, no lumps, holes, or cat tracks.
• Fit cushions to the in‑back and in‑arm making sure there is no gap between cushions.
• Assure that seams are straight, even, and not gaped open and all welts are straight and even.
• Must be able to successfully pass a post‑offer job screen.

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of experience in production of upper‑end upholstered furniture.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with hands.
• Experience in reading and understanding production tickets.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret simple upholstery instructions commonly placed in an upholstery manual.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Good communication skills — oral and written.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time‑management skills including ability to work independently with little supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift frames weighing approximately 50–75 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 10‑hour periods and bend and twist as required to upholster furniture.
• Ability to see patterns on fabrics and color variations.

Benefits

• Generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans, and Pet Insurance.

For more information on benefits offerings, visit MyWSIBenefits.com.