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PACKER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Preparing furniture by white glove hand packing to be ready for shipping. Unloads Casegoods Container. Position Responsibilities: Using white glove technique with care, helps pack cases and tables.Packi…

Skills: White Glove Packing, Furniture Packing, Container Unloading, Warehouse Operations, Tool Usage

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SANDER - CG

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Sand whitewood frame to erase all roughness to prepare for finishing process. Position Responsibilities: Read tickets and/or job notes prior to sanding to verify options.Transports frames from work stat…

Skills: Sanding, Furniture Repair, Quality Inspection, Tool Operation, Putty Application

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FINISHER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Responsible for using the dry brush technique to accent details, add dimension or introduce another color to the piece while using very little paint. Where you use an almost-dry paintbrush to apply a te…

Skills: Dry Brush Finishing, Quality Inspection, Color Matching, Tool Handling, Safety Compliance

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MACHINE #2

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Set up, operate, or tend woodworking equipment in production work involving surfacing, cutting, shaping, and fabricating wood product parts utilizing skills and dexterity in the operating, feeding and d…

Skills: Woodworking Machine Operation, Quality Inspection, Machine Adjustment, Tool Installation, Saw Blade Setup

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PACKER

Morganton, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Preparing furniture by white glove hand packing to be ready for shipping. Unloads Casegoods Container. Position Responsibilities: Using white glove technique with care, helps pack cases and tables.Packi…

Skills: White Glove Packing, Furniture Packing, Container Unloading, Warehouse Operations, Tool Usage

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FRAME BUILDER - TRAINEE

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Assembles precut wood parts to create a furniture frame. Position Responsibilities: Trainees will be responsible for an investment of time and dedication into learning the craft of spring up. Trainees w…

Skills: Furniture Assembly, Woodworking, Pneumatic Tool Operation, Blueprint Reading, Quality Control

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DELUXER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Ensures that each piece has been built correctly according to ticket and that each piece is properly deluxed (steamed, strings clipped, etc.). Position Responsibilities: Check ticket to ensure options a…

Skills: Upholstery Methods, Quality Inspection, Fabric Matching, Tool Usage, AS400

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ORDER ENTRY

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Receives, proofs, edits, costs and manually keys customer purchase orders into AS400. Position Responsibilities: · Review, proof, edit, and accurately enter customer purchase orders into AS400. &…

Skills: Data Entry, AS400, Microsoft Office, Order Processing, Attention To Detail

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MANUFACTURING ASSISTANT

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Performs upholstery ticket print and produces upholstery part orders. Schedules upholstery orders and other administrative functions as assigned by the Scheduling Manager. Position requires both manufac…

Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint

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SUPPLY ROOM COORDINATOR

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

Position Summary: To assist Purchasing Manager with various duties. Manage the supply room and deliver supplies to all teams. Manage S Team and Mini Bed production. Position Responsibilities: Assists PM in ordering raw m…

Skills: Upholstery Methods, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Coordination, Production Tracking, Communication

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PACKER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Preparing furniture by white glove hand packing to be ready for shipping. Unloads Casegoods Container. Position Responsibilities: Using white glove technique with care, helps pack cases and tables.Packi…

Skills: White Glove Packing, Furniture Handling, Container Unloading, Tool Usage, Safety Compliance

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FRAME PULLER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Pull frame parts to be assembled. Position Responsibilities: Responsible for pulling frame parts by schedule to accommodate 75-100 frames per day. Each frame can contain up to 50 parts per frame. Must b…

Skills: Inventory Management, Forklift Operation, Parts Recognition, Safety Compliance, Material Handling

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SANDER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Sand whitewood frame to erase all roughness to prepare for finishing process. Position Responsibilities: Read tickets and/or job notes prior to sanding to verify options.Transports frames from work stat…

Skills: Sanding, Furniture Repair, Quality Inspection, Tool Usage, Safety Compliance

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PREP

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Preps whitewood cases to erase all roughness, including intricate detailing to prepare for finishing process. Assembly of casegoods hardware and/or other parts. Position Responsibilities: Read tickets a…

Skills: Sanding, Furniture Assembly, Detailing, Hardware Installation, Quality Inspection

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DRY BRUSHER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Responsible for using the dry brush technique to accent details, add dimension or introduce another color to the piece while using very little paint. Where you use an almost-dry paintbrush to apply a te…

Skills: Dry Brush Finishing, Quality Inspection, Material Setup, Color Matching, Tool Usage

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FINISHER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: Responsible for using the dry brush technique to accent details, add dimension or introduce another color to the piece while using very little paint. Where you use an almost-dry paintbrush to apply a te…

Skills: Dry Brush Finishing, Quality Inspection, Material Setup, Color Determination, Tool Usage

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Industrial Sustainability Engineer

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

Position Summary: The Industrial Sustainability Engineer supports Vanguard Furniture’s commitment to operational excellence, craftsmanship, and sustainability. This role leads process improvement initiatives by app…

Skills: Energy Management, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping

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CLAIMS

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

Position Summary The Claims Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality customer service by managing and resolving claims related to damaged or defective products. This role ensures timely resolution, accurate …

Skills: Customer Service, Claims Management, CRM Proficiency, Microsoft Excel, Problem Evaluation

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SEWER - LEATHER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

Position Summary: The marking, cutting and prepping of leather material to be sewed for upholstery. Position Responsibilities: Operates sewing machine to join cut leather pieces for upholstering.Inspect fabric/material f…

Skills: Leather Sewing, Upholstery, Sewing Machine Operation, Quality Control, Pattern Alignment

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FORKLIFT DRIVER

Conover, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Summary: The Forklift Driver / Rough Mill Support role is responsible for safely operating a forklift to move materials throughout the facility while also assisting in rough mill operations. This position plays …

Skills: Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Rough Mill Operations, Machine Setup, Visual Inspection

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  • Full-time
  • Posted 23h ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing and packing fine furniture using white glove techniques for shipping. Duties include unloading casegoods containers and moving furniture safely within the warehouse.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable in prep, pack, and trim processes with the ability to follow packing specifications. Requires the physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs and stand for 8+ hours daily.

Full job description

Position Summary: Preparing furniture by white glove hand packing to be ready for shipping. Unloads Casegoods Container.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Using white glove technique with care, helps pack cases and tables.
  • Packing/Unpacking of fine furniture pieces.
  • Responsible for unloading casegoods containers.
  • Handling of furniture with care while packing/unpacking.
  • Movement of furniture around warehouse.
  • Requires overall knowledge of Rub and Pack
  • May prep, pack and/or trim.
  • Wrap piece in foam and apply corner pads, etc. as required.
  • Unwrap piece in foam and apply corner pads, etc. as required.
  • Perform all duties safely and report any safety hazards to your immediate supervisor including proper lifting techniques.
  • Maintains neat and orderly workstation.
  • Wears required safety glasses and footwear; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor
  • Performs daily stretching exercises.
  • Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

 

 

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Must be knowledgeable in prep, pack and trim processes.
  • Must have ability to recognize parts and style numbers.
  • English required for reading tickets and instructions.
  • Must be able to understand and follow packing specifications.

 

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

 

  • Previous knowledge of furniture packing/unpacking.

 

Physical demands and work environment:

  • Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting 35 – 100 lbs. onto and off workstation; occasionally lifting in excess of 100 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Must be able to lift/remove and flip over pieces for cartooning.
  • Standing / Walking: Must be able to stand and walk consistently during the 8+ hour day.
  • Reach / Handle / Grasp/Feel: Repetitive use of hands required. Must be able to use drills, screwdrivers, staple guns throughout the day.
  • Bend / Lift / Stoop: Gathering supplies throughout day from various heights.
  • Push/Pull: Must be able to push cases into designated work zones; or pull with designated tow tool.
  • Environment: Indoors, controlled airflow, no air conditioning.
  • Tool Usage: Required to use glue gun, staple gun, rubber mallet, hammer, screwdriver, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, and other tools for entire shift.

 

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About Vanguard Furniture

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Industry
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
Company size
501-1,000 employees
LinkedIn followers
4,327

It all started with a velvet chair, the perfect velvet chair - the one at the forefront, the vanguard of the room. Today, more than 40 years later, Vanguard Furniture is still making good on its name to be in the forefront of furniture -- From one perfect velvet chair, to endless possibilities. We are a family held company, employing over 600 associates and operating out of six manufacturing buildings in Hickory, North Carolina, and a 40,000-square foot showroom in High Point, NC and our newest manufacturing location in Hillsville, Virginia. Our mission is to lead home furnishings in style, value, and service with a vision to enrich lives through custom-crafted furniture. Vanguard is a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council and its green initiatives include recycling 95% of all post-manufacturing waste; recycling paper, fabric scraps, metal, wood scrap, plastic and corrugated products.

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About Vanguard Furniture

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
Company size
501-1,000 employees
LinkedIn followers
4,327

It all started with a velvet chair, the perfect velvet chair - the one at the forefront, the vanguard of the room. Today, more than 40 years later, Vanguard Furniture is still making good on its name to be in the forefront of furniture -- From one perfect velvet chair, to endless possibilities. We are a family held company, employing over 600 associates and operating out of six manufacturing buildings in Hickory, North Carolina, and a 40,000-square foot showroom in High Point, NC and our newest manufacturing location in Hillsville, Virginia. Our mission is to lead home furnishings in style, value, and service with a vision to enrich lives through custom-crafted furniture. Vanguard is a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council and its green initiatives include recycling 95% of all post-manufacturing waste; recycling paper, fabric scraps, metal, wood scrap, plastic and corrugated products.

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