Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice Job Description Sample

The Upholsterer is responsible for the operation of the sewing room at CWC. This position has duties including the cutting and fabrication of adaptive and specialized clothing; measuring, altering, and tailoring clothing for residents with specific physical and behavioral disabilities; and measuring, cutting, and preparing work orders for distribution. The Upholsterer consults with departments at CWC and Mendota Mental Health Institute concerning sewing related requests.

Special Notes:

Due to the nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow the Department of Health Services to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

Qualifications:

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience sewing or mending materials.

• Experience measuring and fitting individuals.

• Experience with alterations on materials or garments.

• The ability to work as part of a team.

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience sewing in an industrial or factory setting.

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

• Experience fabricating lined draperies or valences.

This position begins as a full-time regular team member working 40-50 hour per week with approved overtime. Eligibility for 401(K) retirement, employee activities, Flexible Work/Life Balance, Bonus Incentive Plans, Employee Wellness Incentives, Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off from 1st day of employment. Company benefits effective 1st of month following 30 days of employment include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Family Life. with other Supplemental Coverages such as Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity once per year.

External candidates should be able to:

• Read and comprehend required documents

• Lift parts and maneuver in-process furniture 25+ lbs

• Stand/Walk on hard surfaces (concrete floors) for 8+ hours

• Understand and practice assembly processes

• Ability to become proficient in use of air tools including staple guns, screwdrivers, etc.

• Have an eye for Quality and finishing touches

• Support and engage in our programs including Stamp in Quality, Behavior Based Safety and 6S

• Ability to adapt and manage change

• Be team oriented

National is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Haynes Furniture and The Dump is looking for a LEATHER TECHNICIAN. The person will be responsible for repairing damaged or defective merchandise up to factory standards, in the customers' homes. Must maintain a professional rapport with customers at all times.

Some of the functions of the job include but is not limited to:

• Maintain service vehicle
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain work & shop area
• Routes, schedules and completes daily service calls
• Record all necessary information on trip sheets and clearly identify problem product and work completed
• Must be available to work each scheduled shift and report to work on time.

• Convey problem product to Customer Service Manager/Assistant Manager; take pictures to provide for vendor and delivery company Chargebacks.
• Set up beds, cabinets and inspect for defects.
• Refinish defective or damaged merchandise including upholstery.
• Deliver even exchanges when requested.
• Pick up and deliver shop repairs when requested.
• Service the floor as scheduled by Customer Service Manager/Assistant Manager/Merchandising Manager when directed.
• Understand and adhere to company policies as outlines in the Employee Handbook, Policies and Procedures manual.

Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by management

Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are frequently required to sit for moderate periods of time while driving. Frequent use of hands/fingers required to feel and handle furniture and necessary equipment. Regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch to set up or repair furniture and occasional climbing such as stairs or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision to effectively repair furniture and/or upholstery. This position may require lifting up to 50lbs and occasionally lifting of more than 100 lbs.

Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record to use company vehicle (must be approved by security and insurance company)!

1 - 2 years of Leather / furniture repair experience

MODANI, a booming concept in home furnishings with 13 stores in the US is looking for motivated and reliable full time sales professionals for its Frisco location.

Our growing niche is in selling modern furniture at affordable prices as can be seen on our website: www.modani.com

The position is a full time position in a fast-paced environment requiring multi-tasking, organised with exceptional sales skills as well as an interest in helping people figure out how to decorate their homes. understanding how to lay out furniture and propose sets and arrangements that will help customers and clients realise their perfect room / home.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Quoting and selling to customers, as well as assisting with purchases in general, providing suggestive selling and providing product information.

- Provides design consultation services and advice to customers as necessary in furtherance of Modani’s advertised design services online, provides 2D/ renderings and home design layouts to customers in stores through custom design software upon presentation of a floor plan

- Customer quote follow up and occasional prospecting. Utilizes company leads to expand current customer base and follows up all leads promptly.

- Consults inventory levels and pushes sales of items in stock

- Provides customer feedback and design requests to manager, as well as perceived market competition on similar products

- Builds and maintains an understanding of the stores products and price information, keeps himself/herself up to date with monthly promotions, sales and resulting price changes

- Supervises and coordinates delivery dates and follow up with dispatch department

- Maintains a neat and orderly store at all times, including merchandising recommendations, as well as showroom cleanliness and orderliness.

- Complies with all company rules and processes in the selling process.

- Performs other related duties as assigned

Salary + commissions

Health benefits available

The potential in sales is unlimited as you may prospect (on top of store walk-ins) large accounts such as real estate and hotel developers, referring agents, architects.

Requirements

Sales experience is a must; Interior Design experience is a plus but not a requirement. If you have a flair for design, the drive to succeed and a desire to provide excellent customer service then we want to talk to you!

This requires full dedication and availability during the week and motivation to transform walk ins into large orders as well as an interest in prospecting for new partnerships and clients. A pre-established network in the real estate, design and construction industries is a plus.

Please send your resumes via email and a brief description of your motivations, skills and why the company should choose you as a new salesperson.

Benefits

Health benefits available

Paid time off

• Own the full lifecycle sales process
• Connect with Architects, Designers, and C-level executives
• Develop lasting business relationships through networking
• Establish new business while negotiating contracts

• Open and collaborative environment that encourages growth
• Innovative technology tools that captivate your audience
• Adapts to the latest market trends
• $65,000-85,000 base salary plus commission; no cap

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of demonstrated sales experience to the executive level
• Hunter mentality
• Highly personable and outgoing

Description

Performs general store operations duties, including merchandising, selling, cashiering, product assembly, inventory control, freight processing and stockroom organization, with a strong focus on driving sales. 1. In conjunction with the Store Manager, responsible for the operational performance of the furniture department, including cashiering, service desk, shrink control, store paperwork, merchandise adjacencies presentation, ad signing, special promotions, freight processing and inventory control. 2.

Assists customers with product information, selection and purchase. Offers solutions for out of stock items and priceholds. 3. Manages the pricehold process. 4.

Maintains department inventory, including cycle counts, in an effort to maximize sales and inventory turn. 5. Ensures third party delivery program is marketed to customers and understood by store associates. 6. Assists in control of shrink and safety results. 7.

Assists in training department and store personnel in furniture functions, including sales and customer service techniques. 8. Ensures the appearance of the store�s interior and exterior are maintained to standards. 9. Assumes responsibility of total store operation when acting as manager on duty.

Qualifications
1.High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required. Must be 18 years of age. 2. Minimum one year retail sales experience preferred. 3. Mobility to move freely throughout sales floor and stockroom on a continual basis throughout the shift required. Ability to lift, carry, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds required. Frequently required to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop or kneel. 4. Ability to work at least 40 hours per week. Work schedule varies each week including nights, weekends and holidays. 5. Demonstrated visual merchandising skills preferred. 6. Strong customer service and communication skills required. 7. Basic PC skills required. 8. Basic English literacy and math skills required.

• Knowledge of the office furniture industry.
• 2-5 years of experience in the commercial furniture industry.
• Knowledge of 20-20 GIZA Studio and/or 20-20 Worksheet specification software is a strong plus. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Must have valid driver's license and Social Security card.
• Must be able to pass a US citizenship/immigration verification (US Citizenship is required).

• Knowledge and experience within the office furniture industry.
• 3-6 years of design experience in the commercial furniture industry.
• Candidate should be able to consult with clients to develop layouts, space planning, specifications and pricing to meet the client’s needs.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software (or equivalent CAD software) is required.
• Knowledge of 20-20 GIZA Studio, 20-20 Worksheet and/or 20-20 CAP Studio software is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to prepare presentation materials (e.g. room layouts, 2D/3D drawings, diagrams, etc.) and detailed quotations to assist sales staff in preparation for sales calls.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment, background check and drug screening.
• Must have valid driver's license and Social Security card.
• Must be able to pass a US citizenship/immigration verification (US Citizenship is required).

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 004823

Ethan Allen - Maiden Manufacturing Operations is a highly customized furniture manufacturer searching for qualified and dedicated persons to join our team. If you enjoy working in a team oriented and highly motivated environment with the desire to expand your knowledge, find change exhilarating, are proactive and pride yourself on quality and top performance, this is the job for you!

Job Requirements

• Must have Inside Upholstery experience - minimum 5 years

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs individually and up to 100 lbs with assistance

• Must have hand to eye coordination

• Must be organized and able to multi-task

• Must be able to complete job duties in timely manner

• Ability to pay close attention to details

• Excellent attendance record

• Flexible to changing work stations as business dictates

• Work and make decisions with minimum supervision

• Overtime as required, including Saturday

Ethan Allen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are an E-Verify Employer.

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