Upholsterer (Weekend)

About the role

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams‑Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with beloved brands including Williams‑Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail‑order customers worldwide. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast‑paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. The Upholsterer (Weekend) position is located in Booneville, MS. You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will practice safe work practices, demonstrate safe work habits, adhere to PPE standards, follow company policies with a positive attitude, act with professional courtesy and highest integrity, obtain pre‑assembled frames and attach fabric, fiber, and specified components using upholstery techniques, upholster all necessary component parts to assembled frames meeting quality standards using a staple gun, scissors, hammer (and other tools as needed) per Sutter Street Manufacturing SOPs, and upholster furniture at a pace sufficient to meet or exceed the stated productivity requirement of a minimum of 6 pieces per hour with a goal of 8 pieces per hour.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce; 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 meet 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.
• Needs to be able to pay attention to detail, work with their hands, and have experience in reading and understanding production tickets.
• Ability 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.
• Must be able to meet the minimum stated job qualifications.

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.

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.
• Pet Insurance.