Temporary Experienced Upholstery (Mini Shift, 4:30P-8:30P)

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

HBF, an industry leader in workplace furnishings and a top brand in the HNI Corporation enterprise, is in search of a Temporary Upholsterer to join our team in Hickory, NC!

Primary Purpose: In a safe manner, play an important part in assembling complex upholstery components to complete all upholstered product for Hickory Seating.

Some of the essential aspects of the position include:

• Read ticket to very style, components.

• Use pneumatic equipment to assembler chair frame parts.

• Apply black bottom and assemble legs using impact tools.

• Sets up, adjust, and operate all equipment related to the upholstering of chairs change drill settings.

• Apply bolts to applicable styles, torque to required tolerances.

• Cut holes for black bottom and apply hardware.

• Lift base on to chair and attach.

• Assemble upholstered parts to complete a finished unit.

• Change over all equipment between styles.

• Apply tags and law labels in proper location for each style.

• Check finished product and adjust all non-standard and variable settings to ensure close tolerances and consistently high quality.

• Perform other work within or outside the area as needed and as assigned by supervisor or lead.

• Maintain consistently high quality and quantity performance standards.

• Keeps work area clean and in an orderly manner.

• Drive quality standards and safety culture and compliance through policy, process, and action

What it takes:

• 2+ years' experience in furniture seating manufacturing.

• Excellent eye/hand coordination

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to lift various size chair frames, pull fabric tight by hand.

• Ability to work in a factory environment that may incur temperature fluctuations averaging around 50 degrees in the winter and 100+ degrees in the summer months and where dust fumes and noise are commonplace.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Ability to work safely around machinery.

To apply for a position, complete an application online.

We look forward to hearing from you!

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives. We value each other's differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: https://www.hnicorp.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

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