Production Associate

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Job description

Upholstery Production Trainee

Do you like to work with your hands? Use hand tools?

Would you like to earn a new skill and increase in pay once you are trained?

Are you looking for a day shift position?

The Company:

Sam Moore specializes in manufacturing quality upper-end transitional and modern upholstered furniture in our Bedford plant, located in the beautiful foothills of Virginia. Sam Moore is part of the Hooker Furniture family, who is an industry leader in the furniture business for over 90 years.

The Position:

We are looking for a dependable individual with a great attention to detail to join our upholstery team in our Bedford, VA location. This individual will:

* Attach fabric & padding materials to furniture frame.
* Use staple gun and other hand tools such as pneumatic screwdriver, mallet, scissors, and utility knife.
* Use hammering motion to apply material to furniture frames.
* Read production tickets and spec sheets in order to apply material correctly.

Candidates that will be a great fit will:

* Have previous carpentry or construction experience. This is a plus, but not required.
* Be a hard, patient worker that wants a long-term career where they can earn more money as they increase in skills.
* Physically able to stand for up to 8-10 hours per day, Able to lift furniture on and off lift table.
* Have strong hand eye coordination to apply fabric to frames.
* Have good attention to detail and desire to produce not just quantity, but high-quality products.
* Be goal orientated, self-motivated, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Why should you apply?

* Competitive compensation plans.
* 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.
* Tuition reimbursement program.
* A company committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) values.

Shift: Monday to Friday 6 am- 3:30 pm with occasional overtime opportunities.

Pay: Training pay is 13.00 per hour. Once employee completes training, they are able to earn more based on production. (average 17.00-18.00 per hour)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour