Upholsterer

Company: Perdue Office Interiors
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Perdue Office Interiors, a Suddath Company, has provided innovative workplace solutions for organizations ranging from start-up entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies since 1916. As the exclusive Steelcase dealer in the region, Perdue provides products and turnkey services you won't find anywhere else in North Florida.

General position summary:

Responsible for Upholstering of commercial furniture

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Disassembles furniture components for re-upholstery
• Strips existing materials from furniture
• Creates patterns for furniture upholstery
• Cuts and sews materials for furniture upholstery
• Upholsters furniture
• Reassembles upholstered furniture components
  
  Job Skills Required:
  
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills required
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow through
  • Strong organizational skill and ability to juggle multiple demands without missing deadlines
  • Work closely with other groups and departments to identify and resolve system and/or user problems as they arise
    
    Other Duties & Responsibilities:
    
    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
    
    Education & Experience:
    
    • Previous experience with upholstering of furniture preferred
      
      TRAVEL:
      
      • No travel required
        
        Language Skills:
        
        • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
        • Ability to write routine reports.
        • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
          
          Mathematical Skills:
          
          • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
          • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
            
            Reasoning Ability:
            
            • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
            • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
              
              Computer Operations:
              
              • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
                
                Planning/Organization:
                
                • Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
                • Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work
                  
                  Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
                  
                  • None required.
                    
                    Working Conditions:
                    
                    • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
                      
                      Physical/Environmental Demands:
                      
                      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                      
                      Physical Activity Level:
                      
                      • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
                      • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
                      • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
                        
                        Manual Dexterity:
                        
                        • Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
                          
                          Special Vision Requirements:
                          
                          • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
                            
                            All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
                            national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
                            
                            Use your current and previous experience to find new opportunities on the road to success. At Perdue, we're committed to helping our employees flourish and reach new heights.

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