Upholsterer

About the role

The Upholsterer positions are located in Booneville, MS.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce and adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment standards of the company throughout the facility.
• Adhere to the policies of Williams-Sonoma while performing any duties as assigned with a positive attitude and willing spirit to assist others in the department, facility, and the organization. Always act with professional courtesy and the highest integrity.
• Obtain pre-assembled frames and attach fabric, fiber, and any other specified component parts by using upholstery techniques to perform the assigned position on the upholstery line.
• Upholster all necessary component parts to assembled frames assuring they are correct per the quality standards of Sutter Street Manufacturing using a staple gun, scissors, and a hammer (other tools may be needed) per Sutter Street’s upholstery Standard Operating Procedures.
• Upholster pieces of furniture that meets the expected quality requirements of Sutter Street Manufacturing at a sufficient pace to meet or exceed the stated productivity requirements of a minimum of 6 pieces per hour with a goal of 8 pieces per hour.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of upholstery experience in production of upper-end upholstered furniture manufacturing environment.
• Pay attention to detail, can work with their hands, and have experience in reading and understanding production tickets.
• Able to interpret simple instructions commonly placed in a production manual and the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Must have good communication skills both oral and written as well as the ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills including ability to work independently with little supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an upper-end upholstery manufacturing environment.
• Ability to speak English and understand Spanish.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift frames weighing 50 -60lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for 10-hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required to upholster furniture.
• Ability to bend and twist as required to upholster furniture.

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.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm