Saddle Stitch

Department: Sewing • Reports To: Sewing Supervisor • Salary: Non-Exempt, Hourly Pay Rate • Location: Conover, NC • Hours: Mon–Thu 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Fri 6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., overtime as required

About the role

The Sewer must be able to sew fabric and/or leather with good quality and meet set goals in a furniture manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Sew furniture pieces accurately using set standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to read a ruler
• Must be quality minded
• Must be able to perform and meet established goals in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment after the established training period
• Strict attention to detail is a must
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Must be able to sit for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must be reliable
• Must have strong English language skills
• Must be able to wear required safety PPE such as safety glasses and closed‑toe/closed‑heel shoes

Environment

Climate‑controlled furniture manufacturing plant with concrete floors.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wages
• Standard benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, Flex Spending Plans, Life, Disability, Accidental, Hospital, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Fraud Protection, and many others
• Paid Time Off & Holidays (pro‑rated based on hire date + paid holidays)
• Career pathway with opportunities for advancement
• On‑site medical clinic
• Employee discounts
• Members Credit Union and YMCA access

About the company

Founded in 1986 on the idea that furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, the company partners with artisans worldwide who share this vision, creating heirloom‑quality pieces. Through its Green Initiative, artisan partners use sustainably sourced, reclaimed, and recycled materials — such as wood from mango trees that no longer produce fruit and repurposed recycled copper. The company is committed to inclusion, welcoming all regardless of race, age, gender, or background.