Upholsterer
claremont, nc, usa
Job Description
The Upholsterer completes inside upholstery work on a variety of furniture pieces, including ottomans, chairs, recliners, loveseats, and sofas, in line with our quality standards. This role works within production schedules and supply availability to meet demand, with output expectations based on skill level.
Who We Are
Gabriella White is home to our family of brands - Gabby, Summer Classics, and Wendy Jane. We are growing in all areas of the business and are proud to be family-owned and operated since 1987. Together, we furnish life’s best moments, from the every day to the exceptional. We are united by our vision as well as our collective spirit and our culture is shaped by our core values: Dedication – Enthusiasm – Synergy – Integrity – Goal-Oriented – Nimble, or simply put DESIGN.
As a premier innovator, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury furniture and accessories, our brands are loved by designers and design-minded consumers for creating timeless outdoor living and transitional, eclectic furniture and accessories for every part of the home. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team and grow together.
What We Offer
- Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months
- Employee Assistance Program and Chaplain Services to support mental and emotional well-being
- Paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, and parental time
- Generous employee product purchase discount
What You Do
- 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 the types and amounts needed to cover each piece.
- Completes projects based on priorities set by the Supervisor.
- Maintains a safe and clean work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- Three or more years of experience as an upholsterer.
- Ability to multitask and manage many responsibilities and projects at one time.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read production tickets.
- Excellent communication skills.
How Success Is Measured
- Upholsters no fewer than five pieces of furniture per day.
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 accommodations 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, occasionally walk, frequently use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with their hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to 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, the ability to adjust focus with correction, and the ability to detect color differences. Hearing abilities include the ability to hear clearly while working in person or on the telephone, with correction if needed.
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 accommodations 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 demand, 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.