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Full-time
Posted 20h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Furniture Inspector is responsible for examining furniture for defects in finish, construction, and upholstery to ensure manufacturing standards are met. They must also document rejects, mark defects for repair, and perform minor adjustments to products.
Requirements
Candidates should have previous quality control or inspection experience in a manufacturing environment. The role requires the physical ability to stand for 8-10 hours and lift up to 50 lbs, along with strong attention to detail.
Full job description
Furniture Inspector
The Company:
Bradington-Young 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.
Bradington-Young has been crafting high quality leather seating for over 30 years.
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
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join us as a Furniture Inspector in our Hickory, NC location.
Key Responsibilities:
Inspect furniture for defects in finish, construction, or upholstery to ensure conformance with manufacturing standards:
Verify upholstery material i.e. fabric, leather using production ticket specifications and systemic verification procedure.
Inspect upholstery for rips in fabric or seams.
Feel upholstery padding for consistent padding application.
Examine finished wooden surfaces for defects and utilizes swatch standards for proper finish.
Mark defects properly for repair verification upon reject.
Check off inspection points on each production ticket.
Record rejects on daily Inspection forms.
Make minor adjustments i.e. nail trim, remove occasional exposed staple, regulate fill, steam wrinkles, etc.
Candidates that would be a great fit:
Have previous Quality Control or inspection experience in a manufacturing setting.
Be an excellent communicator who can clearly and professionally communicate with other departments if a product is sent back per inspection standards.
Physically able to stand for up to 8-10 hours per day, Able to push and pull up to 50 lbs. comfortably.
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.
Shift: Monday to Thursday 7am – 4:30pm & Friday 7a-11a
Founded by the Hooker family in 1924, Hooker Furnishings is a diverse, international company with locations across the globe. Ranked among the nation's largest publicly traded furniture companies, we manufacture and import case goods, leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality, and contract markets. Our family of brands offer a variety of different price points and product categories, including: Hooker Furniture, Bradington-Young, HF Custom, Shenandoah Furniture, H Contract, M, BOBO Intriguing Objects, Pulaski Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture, Prime Resource International, Samuel Lawrence Hospitality, and Sunset West. The company’s corporate offices and upholstery manufacturing facilities are located throughout Virginia and North Carolina, with showrooms in High Point, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Ho Chi Minh City. Distribution centers are located in the United States, China, and Vietnam. The company's stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol HOFT.
Offices: 440 E. Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, VA 24112, US · 2485 Penny Rd, High Point, North Carolina 27265, US
How many Manufacturing jobs are open in Hickory, NC right now?
There are currently 313 open manufacturing positions in Hickory, NC listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Manufacturing roles in Hickory, NC?
Companies currently hiring include Corning Incorporated, Rock House Farm Furniture Outlet, Century Furniture, Shurtape Technologies, LLC, US Conec, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Manufacturing jobs in Hickory, NC?
Yes — 4 of the 313 open manufacturing positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 4 hybrid).
How do I apply for Manufacturing jobs in Hickory, NC?
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