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Environmental, Health and Safety Assistant Manager Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift$Competitive Salary and benefits

Job Title:	Environmental, Health and Safety Assistant Manager
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	BASIC FUNCTION: Develop, implement, and support safety and environmental systems designed to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace safety and environmental hazards and opportunities within Vanguard Operations. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee all OSHA programs, inspections, and safety training to ensure compliance with regulations. Review safety programs annually and update where needed. Organize and oversee annual hearing test. • Develop and maintain a functional understanding of pertinent OSHA standards in relation to employee safety compliance. Maintain or oversee all required logs, records, and reports required for OSHA. Ensure OSHA 300 is posted by February 1st and injury and illness data is electronically submitted to OSHA by March 2nd. • Oversee accident investigations and look for root causes and assist in implementing corrective actions. Recap monthly for Supervisors accidents that occurred and corrective actions taken, along with any other major hazards seen. • Monitor and manager workers’ compensation claims for Vanguard Operations. • Perform regular walk throughs to provide security/safety checks and on-floor support to Supervisors and employees. • Motivate, develop, and implement safety incentives for hourly employees, managers, and truck drivers. • Develop training programs and monthly safety talks for Supervisors to deliver to the employees on key safe work practices. • Conduct monthly meetings with 1st Aid Responders and ensure proper training for certification. Order 1st aid supplies. • Oversee any truck accident or property damage. Investigate and gather necessary information that might be needed for reporting purposes and corrective action. Oversee driver’s annual random drug test. • Oversee any visits from our Property Insurance company and follow-up on recommendations. • Provide leadership in environmental compliance for Vanguard operations and ensure all environmental reporting requirements are met (i.e. annual air emissions). • Ensure that our air permits are kept up-to-date, and documents needed are completed (boiler tune-ups, dust collection inspections, etc.). • Provide/Conduct: hazardous waste management inspections and annual hazardous waste training, annual spill response training, and spill prevention and storm water training and inspections. • Review all environmental programs annually and update where needed. Programs would include Stormwater, Hazardous Waste, and Spill Prevention & Control. • Contact pest control company for issues pertaining to bugs and small pests.
Requirements:	• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Health, Industrial Safety or related field. • 3 to 5 years in environmental health and safety experience, conducting risk assessments and audits, and managing regulatory compliance. • Strong analytical skills to assess risk, analyze safety data, and make decisions based on their findings. Identifying patterns and trend. • Effective written and verbal communication skills are vital. • Leadership, must be able to lead and manage teams, motivate employees to adhere to safety protocols, and implement new policies and procedures effectively. • Knowledge of Regulations: Local, state and federal regulations is essential to ensure our organization remains compliant. • Excellent organizational skills like managing multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First
Pay:	Competitive Salary and benefits

Experienced Auto Cutter Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

Experienced Upholstery Finish Inspector Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

Experienced Border Sewer Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift$Competitive Salary and Benefits

Experienced CNC Machine Router- Second shift Conover, NCFull TimeSecond Shift

Job Title:	Experienced CNC Machine Router- Second shift
Supervisor:	Anna Mcghee
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking a 2nd shift CNC machine operator. Apply and become part of a great company. Operate computer numerical control machines to fabricate wood parts. Load plywood on machine. Responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as but not limited to lathes and milling machines. Responsible for loading parts, proving out CNC programs, operation controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements. Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements. Measures and marks dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent matching. Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine within capabilities controls or control media as required insuring quality of production. Reports all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor for maintenance. Operates a forklift or lifting devices for movement of parts, when certified to do so. Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality, maintenance and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues. Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment. Uses LOTO (lock out/Tag out) to de-energize equipment prior to performing any maintenance or repair service. Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with state and federal law, the Company Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety Environmental Regulations. Maintains work area and equipment in clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety measures. Wear required safety glasses and work shoes; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor. Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
Requirements:	English required for reading tickets and instructions. Must be able to read and interpret drawings, follow routers, use simple math to perform basic calculation and use basic hand held measuring tools. CNC operator technical training program completion or equivalent experience.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	Second

Experienced Final Inspector Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift$Competitive Salary and benefits

Experienced Finishers/Spray Operators for Casegoods Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

Experienced Foam/Fiber Cutter Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

Experienced Frame Builders/Assemblers Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

Experienced Glazer in Casegoods Morganton, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

Experienced Tufter, Upholsterers and Trimmers Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift$Competitive Salary and benefits

Experienced Upholstery Finishing Lead Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

Experienced Upholstery Sander Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

Fabric Receiver Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

Job Title:	Fabric Receiver
Supervisor:	Sandra Brown
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is searching for a fabric receiver. Apply and become part of a great company! Position Summary: Receives fabric to meet quality standards for completion of furniture orders. Position Responsibilities: • Assists in unloading trucks, opening packages, and processing paperwork for all fabrics, trims, leather hides, etc. sent inbound to complete furniture orders. • Measure fabric using rolling/measuring machine to confirm sufficient / correct yardage for order. • Inspect fabric for quality control; determining flaws, damages, defects, and patter repeat issues related to particular furniture styles. • Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards. • Record receiving, inspection or measurement data, such as weights, grades, and quantities inspected or graded. • Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status. • Weigh fabric back from cutting machines and put in correct bin location. • Roll fabrics for cut yardage, swatches and for other teams as needed. • Notify supervisors or other personnel of quality and / or production problems. • Reject fabrics not meeting specifications. • Process production tickets by matching to fabrics staged for each production week, and delivering tickets and fabrics to cutters. • Performs daily and other required inventory cycle counts. • Maintains neat and orderly work station. • Wears required safety glasses and other PPE as required; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor. • Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
Requirements:	• English required for reading tickets and job notes. Must be knowledgeable in receiving methods to complete job to quantity specifications. • Must be able to recognize quality problems with fabrics, leather hides, color variations and pattern design. • Knowledge of fabric characteristics and repeat requirements for application to frame(s). • Self-motivated and able to work well alone or with others. • Good verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills. • Must be a team player, cooperative, and have a good attendance record.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First

Hand Cutter/Repair Cutter Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift$Competitive Salary and benefits

Machine Operator 3 Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift$Competitive Salary and benefits

Miscellaneous Job Application Morganton, NC

Miscellaneous Job Application Conover, NC

Packer/Unpacker in Casegoods Conover, NCFull TimeFirst Shift$Competitive Salary and Benefits

Upholsterers / Trimmers Hillsville, VAFull TimeFirst Shift

White Wood Inspector Morganton, NCFull TimeFirst Shift

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Job Title:	Experienced Auto Cutter
Supervisor:	Sandra Brown
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking an Experienced applicant who can cut fabric into parts using an automated Gerber cutting machine. **First and third shift available. An experienced applicant: • Read cutting requests to determine job specifications. • Mount fabric on table and spread specified amount of fabric out on cutting table and cut with scissors. • Setup and operate automated cutting machine to cut fabric. • Enter commands in computer control console to retrieve preprogrammed cutting instructions and starts machine. • Monitors operation of cutting machine to detect any malfunctions and informs supervisor or programmer of any problems. • Removes cut plies from table, marks part identification on plies, and bags / labels cut material for subsequent production use. • Verify all parts are in cover before bundling. • Verify options, fabric, and other information on ticket. • Responsible for fixing own repairs before starting on new piece.
Requirements:	• Must be knowledgeable in cutting methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications. • English required for reading tickets and job notes.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First

Job Title:	Experienced Upholstery Finish Inspector
Supervisor:	Kenny Long
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking an experienced upholstery finish inspector. Apply and join a great company with excellent benefits. This position ensures that each piece meets the finish specifications to match the master finish panels and is finished correctly according to each ticket and meets all quality requirements and specifications. • Must be able to read ticket. • Must determine if a piece meets quality requirements and specifications. • Must be able to reject pieces that don’t meet all quality requirements and specifications. • Must be disciplined, well organized and have the ability to handle pressure. • Must be capable to perform some repair work such as cushion cut downs. • Maintains neat and orderly work station. • Wears required safety glasses and work shoes; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor. • Performs daily stretching exercises. • Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
Requirements:	• Must be knowledgeable in finish operations and methods. • English is required to read tickets and job notes.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First

Job Title:	Experienced Border Sewer
Supervisor:	Deanna Setzer
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking a Border Sewer that can operate a border machine to walk borders around to fit cushions for fabric pieces for upholstering. An experienced applicant: • Must be able to operate border machine to run borders thru. • Remove cover from bins and separate (unbundle) to prepare for sewing. • Joins pieces together according to sewing notes using double needle sewing machine. • Inspect fabric/material for any flaws and/or defects. • Selects thread according to colors of fabric. • Joins pieces together according to sewing notes using sewing machine. • Aligns pieces and any trimmings following seams, edges or markings on parts. • Walks borders around to fit cushion top. • Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
Requirements:	• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions. • Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications. • Sew piece according to sewing notes. • Keep sewing notebook updated and in neat order. • English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First
Pay:	Competitive Salary and Benefits

Job Title:	Experienced Final Inspector
Supervisor:	Kenny Long
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Ensures that each piece has been deluxed (steamed, strings clipped, etc.). Ensures that the piece is built correctly according to each ticket and meets all quality requirements and specifications. • Must be able to read ticket. • Must determine if a piece meets quality requirements and specifications. • Must be able to reject pieces that don’t meet all quality requirements and specifications. • Must be disciplined, well organized and have the ability to handle pressure. • Must be capable to perform some repair work such as cushion cut downs. • Maintains neat and orderly work station. • Wears required safety glasses and work shoes; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor. • Performs daily stretching exercises. • Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
Requirements:	• Must be knowledgeable in upholstery, sewing, frames and finish operations and methods. • English is required to read tickets and job notes.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First
Pay:	Competitive Salary and benefits

Job Title:	Experienced Foam/Fiber Cutter
Supervisor:	Tracy Weaver
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking a Foam/Fiber cutter in our foam department. This position requires an individual who can cut foam to appropriate specifications using a pattern. An ideal candidate can cut, shape, and trim foam, using a upright knife, and other hand tools, out of a pattern. Also, position templates or measure foam to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns. Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut. Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes. Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
Requirements:	• Must be knowledgeable in fiber cutting processes. • Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts. • Understand correct placement of parts, right / left sides, front / back. • English required for reading tickets and instructions.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First

Job Title:	Experienced Frame Builders/Assemblers
Supervisor:	Rick Ross
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking applicants that can assemble precut wood parts to create a furniture frame. An Experienced applicant: • Attaches bun feet, legs and bases to knocked-up frame. • Transports frames from work station to holding area. • Return damaged parts for replacement. • Write frame number on completed frame. • Transports frames from work station to holding area. • Properly store tools and supplies at the end of each shift.
Requirements:	Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts. Understand and correct placement of parts, right/left sides. front / back. Previous knowledge of furniture assembly.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First

Job Title:	Experienced Glazer in Casegoods
Supervisor:	Sherry Thompson
Location:	Morganton, NC
Description:	Finishes whitewood cases and tables to specified color and/or finish utilizing knowledge of wood properties finish. Use schedule to pull cases/tables. Read tickets and/or job notes prior to glazing to verify correct finish. Move case/table into booth. Use correct technique for case/table: Basic-spray and wipe clean Spray and Brush to panel-to mirror panel color, Spray and brush clean-wiping, or Dry Brush technique-streaking and/or antiquing. Perform all duties safely and report any safety hazards to your immediate supervisor including proper lifting techniques. Maintains meat and orderly workstation. Wears required safety glasses and footwear;works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor Performs daily stretching exercises. Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
Requirements:	Must be knowledgeable in finishing processes. Must be skilled in handwork using brush and/or sprayer. Must have ability to recognize parts and style numbers. English required for reading tickets and instructions. Must be able to understand and follow packing specifications.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First

Job Title:	Experienced Upholstery Finishing Lead
Supervisor:	Anna Mcghee
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking an experienced lead for upholstery finishing operations in Conover. Apply and become part of a great company! Finishes whitewood frame to specified color and/or finish utilizing knowledge of wood properties and finish. The lead position is someone who assists the supervisor or manager, and is responsible for a team or group of employees. A lead will be the go-between for employees and management for solving problems or even for addressing general questions. Authority “EXCLUDES” hiring, terminating, employee evaluations, and disciplinary actions. Authority “INCLUDES” direct work activities. • Checks color with color panel and keeps other employees working on scheduled cases. • Perform all duties safely and report any safety hazards to your immediate supervisor; including techniques for grounding / bonding where needed; ensuring filters changed according to schedule and need.
Requirements:	• Must be knowledgeable in finishing processes. • Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts. • Understand correct placement of parts, right / left sides, front / back. • English required for reading tickets and instructions. • Must be able to setup materials in pots. • Must be able to understand and follow a finish specification for use of correct materials.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First

Job Title:	Experienced Upholstery Sander
Supervisor:	Anna Mcghee
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking individuals who can sand whitewood frame to erase all roughness to prepare for finishing process in upholstery and preps whitewood cases to erase all roughness to prepare for finishing process in case goods. Assembly of case goods hardware and/or other parts. An ideal candidate: . • Inspect frame for areas that need repair. • Repair areas by using putty and putty knife to fill in cracks, holes and any imperfections. • Sand frame using jitterbug sander, hand sander, and/or flutter sander to smooth all areas of frame, paying close attention to carved detail. • Distress frame by using designated tools if needed. • Installs/Assembles door fronts on case goods.
Requirements:	• Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts. • Understand correct placement of parts, right / left sides, front / back. • English required for reading tickets and instructions. • Must be able to setup materials in pots. • Must be able to understand and follow a finish specification for quality oriented cuts and use of correct materials.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First

Job Title:	Hand Cutter/Repair Cutter
Supervisor:	Sandra Brown
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard Furniture is seeking a hand cutter in our cutting department that can cut fabric to meet quality standards for minimal repairs using 4 way match and full flow.
Requirements:	• Must be knowledgeable in upholstery methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications. • English required for reading tickets and job notes. Must be knowledgeable in cutting methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications. • Must be able to recognize problems with pattern design.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First
Pay:	Competitive Salary and benefits

Job Title:	Machine Operator 3
Supervisor:	Tony Nelson
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Position Summary: Set up, operate, or tend woodworking equipment in production work involving surfacing, cutting, shaping, and fabricating wood product parts utilizing skills and dexterity in the operating, feeding and disposing functions. Level 3 operates one or more key machines: Band Saw, Shaper, Mortise Machine Operator, Utility, Profile Operator, Molder Operator, Frame Inventory Operator/Coordinator, Frame CNC/CAD, Frame Product Development. Position Responsibilities: • Operate woodworking machines. • Inspects the quality of all work. • Makes machine adjustments to ensure satisfactory production. • Inspects work for defects and machined parts to ensure job specifications are maintained. • May pull required fixtures, holding devices and material. • May insert tools in tool holders or install pre-set tolls in machine. • May set tools as necessary. • May adjust tool travel distance. • May input required program instructions. • Selects, set up, installs, and adjusts saw blades, cutter heads, and boring bits using hand tools and rule. • Starts machine and makes trial cut. • Operates machines to saw (variety saw); smooth and shape wood parts; trim (double end trim) to cut tenons and mortises (tenon machine); to bore holes (boring machine); to cut slots, grooves, and designs in wood stock (router).
Requirements:	Essential Skills and Experience: • Operation Monitoring — Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First
Pay:	Competitive Salary and benefits

Job Title:	Upholsterers / Trimmers
Location:	Hillsville, VA
Description:	Upholsterers needed both experienced and trainees. Vanguard Furniture is looking for Upholsterers / Trimmers who are passionate and dedicated to the art of quality furniture making. Qualified experienced Upholsterers can have significantly greater earning potential based on efficiency. On-the-job training is also offered for less experienced individuals who are excited to learn and grow a new career. Job Duties Works with a team of co-workers to upholster furniture (such as sofas, love seats, sleepers and ottomans) in a fast paced work environment while attaining required quality standards and while complying with all safety rules and practices. Able to use common upholstery tools such as air powered staple guns, mauls, hammers, scissors, regulators, tack pullers, etc. Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend for 8 hours or more daily. Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers and eyes to upholstered furniture Could require lifting up to 75 lbs, carrying 40 lbs or pushing and sliding up to 200 lbs. Requires ability to work while wearing required personal protective equipment such as safety glasses. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervision Assists with any other task as directed by supervision Work Hours – Mon-Fri 6:30am – 3:00pm Conveniently located off 77 in Hillsville, VA Benefits: • Medical, Dental and Vision • Life Insurance • Short and Long Term Disability • On Site Medical Clinic • 401 (k) with Company Match • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays
Requirements:	Need basic knowledge of furniture Staple gun experience desired Has demonstrated a willingness to learn and a high level of cooperation Need to have been an employee for a minimum of 1 year Excellent attendance record Good work history-verified by current and prior managers
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First

Job Title:	Miscellaneous Job Application
Location:	Morganton, NC
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Job Title:	Packer/Unpacker in Casegoods
Supervisor:	Adrienne Swinton
Location:	Conover, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking a hard-working, self- motivated, and disciplined individual to pack and unpack furniture by hand packing to get ready for shipping in our Casegoods department. Vanguard prides itself on producing high end quality furniture to be handled with the upmost care when preparing to be shipped to our consumers. Vanguard Furniture is seeking an packer/unpacker who will responsible for unloading our Casegood containers, helping with loading/unloading of furniture using tools, staging casegoods for counts, and handling furniture with care. If you possess good organizational skills and feel like you would be a great fit this position, please apply!
Requirements:	• Must be knowledgeable in pep, pack and trim processes. • Must have ability to recognize parts and style numbers. • English required for reading tickets and instructions. • Must be able to understand and follow packing specifications.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First
Pay:	Competitive Salary and Benefits

Job Title:	White Wood Inspector
Supervisor:	Darion Johnson
Location:	Morganton, NC
Description:	Vanguard is seeking individuals that can inspect casegoods, bore drawers for hardware and scan production tickets. This position also incudes inspecting casegoods to ensure they match the production ticket, inspecting all casegoods ensuring they meet or exceed company QC standards and identifying hardware needed and bore doors and drawers to company standards. • Apply hardware to casegoods. • Scan production tickets in AS400 This position requires prior furniture inspection experience.
Requirements:	Must have ability to quickly learn company quality standards and identify any issues to get corrected. Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts and style numbers. Must have ability to understand correct placement of parts and hardware, Must have ability to read a tape measure. English required for reading tickets and instructions. Basic computer skills desired but not required. Must have ability to push / pull casegoods on a conveyor or buggy.
Status:	Full Time
Shift:	First