POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares upholstery build kit to include the sprung up frame, sewn cover, filled cushions and backs, filler materials and all other supplies required to build a piece of furniture in the upholstery trim area.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

· Organize all materials and puts components in place in order for the upholstery department to build up the piece.

· Pushes build kit to the staging area on the floor to in order for upholsterer to take to the work station.

· Checks for accuracy and ensures all pieces of kit are from the same ticket.

· Tracks kits and tickets to ensure pieces are with the correct furniture frame.

· Checks on supplies needed from outside vendors by consistently checking inventory levels of materials in the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· 1- 3 years experience in make ready or set-up area of an upholstered furniture manufacturing environment preferred

· Experience using computers for tracking and updating kit location for customer service

· Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements

· Good communication – both oral and written

· Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards

· Excellent time-keeping skills, including ability to work independently with little supervision

· Ability to communicate with upholsterers and trimmers on issues related to

· Ability to frequently lift objects weighing 75 lbs or more

· Ability to bend and twist as required in moving furniture

· Ability to push finished furniture across the floor