What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cushion Stuffer position at Cushion Filler Shenandoah Furniture?
Cushion Filler
Shenandoah Furniture is a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, in its 101st year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. Shenandoah’s artisans have been crafting high-quality upholstered seating since 1981.
- We have a family-focused culture.
- We are committed to giving back to our community.
- We believe in our product and craft each piece of furniture with pride and care
The Position:
We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our team as a Cushion Filler in our Valdese, NC location. This individual will:
- Fill cushions according to priority and quality specifications.
- Check for defects in fabric.
- Check for defects in cushion cores.
- Use proper PPE – safety glasses.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices to prevent slips, trips and falls.
- Retrieve cushions with hand truck, retrieve covers from storage bins, lift cushions onto tabletop from ground level, push, pull and reach to fill cover with cushion, lower cushion from tabletop to ground level, move cushion to staging area with hand truck, use needle for button tufting styles, and use pillow press for required styles.
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Candidates that will be a great fit will:
- Able to perform repetitive tasks such as bend, lift, twist, and reach for extended periods of time.
- Able to stand and walk for 100% of shift.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks using hands to manipulate cushions.
- Able to raise up to 30 pounds of weight from floor level to waist height tabletop up to 50 times per shift.
- Able to lower up to 30 pounds of weight from waist height tabletop to knee level up to 50 times per shift.
Why should you apply?
- A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected
- Competitive compensation plans.
- 8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays).
- Paid sick and vacation time.
- The ability to be a part of a Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
- Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
- Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
- Matching 401k employer contributions.
- The opportunity to “earn while you learn” We do not offer jobs; we offer careers and the chance to learn a trade while advancing your skills
Shift: Monday to Friday 6:30 am - 4 pm and Fridays 6:30 am - 10:30 am
Pay: Depending on experience.