Upholsterer-Insider

Core Values

Dedication – Enthusiasm – Synergy – Integrity – Goal-oriented – Nimble

Job Summary 

The Upholsterer is responsible for completing inside upholstery work on various furniture pieces, including ottomans, chairs, recliners, loveseats, and sofas, in alignment with company quality standards. This role works within production schedules and supply availability to meet demand, with output expectations based on skill level.

Essential Job Duties 

• Examines furniture frames to locate defects before beginning work.
• Fits, installs, and secures material on frames using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and/or staples.
• Builds custom upholstered furniture as needed.
• Reads work orders and applies knowledge of materials to determine types and amounts required to cover each piece.
• Completes projects based on priorities set by the Supervisor.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Roles 

• Maintain brand standards on all produced upholstered products.
• Meets customer expectations by adhering to specifications on upholstery orders.

Metrics 

• Achieve upholstering no less than five pieces of furniture per day.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Three or more years of experience as an upholsterer
• Ability to multi-task and manage many responsibilities and projects at one time.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to read production tickets. 
• Excellent communication skills

Safety

All employees are expected to always act in a safe manner and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk.  Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At all times working safely is a condition of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit and stand; occasional walking and frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; occasionally climb stairs, balance; stoop, or kneel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus (correctable) and detect color differences.  Hearing abilities include the ability to hear clearly while working in person or on the telephone (correctable).

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is performed in a production environment that may involve varying levels of noise, dust, and seasonal temperature changes. Work may be fast paced with periods of high production demands, requiring the ability to manage stress while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.