Upholster 3

HNI Corporation
Conover, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2022 CLOSED ON 8/2/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upholster 3 position at HNI Corporation?

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.

What we need:

  • We are adding a Upholster 3 to our HBF team in Hickory, NC!

Ability to perform Upholstery operations including Upholstery 1. 2 and inside upholstery operations. Applies product to frame in a safe, dependable and timely manner that meets quality standards.

What you'll do:


  • Lifts and places frames on and off work table/cart (50 to 150 lbs).
  • Moves frames to and from work station.
  • Applies upholstery materials to frame with a staple gun using correct amount of material per specifications and upholding high quality standards that apply; corrects own mistakes.
  • Operates and maintains upholstery equipment including swivel tilt operations, brassing, spring up, gluing equipment.
  • Performs other related work as required.
  • Wears all required PPE; works safely at all times and reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work station.

What you have:


  • 3 years previous upholstery experience

  • Ability to consistently meet high quality/quantity performance standards
  • Must comply with company rules, regulations and safety practices
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
  • Work extended hours or days as needed.
  • Ability to effectively communicate information, both orally and written, and respond to questions.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, while maintaining a positive attitude and approach under pressure.


What you're good at:

  • Soft skills
  • Competencies needed to be successful

What else:

  • Travel, etc.

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.

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

How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. Check out our 2020 CSR Report here: https://www.hnicorp.com/social-responsibility

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

We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit www.HNIbenefits.com.

We also invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com to learn more!

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