Packager GP

Job Title: Packager GP

Recruiting Firm: Symbiotic Services

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Symbiotic Services is seeking a detail-oriented Packager GP for an opportunity with one of our clients in the furniture manufacturing industry.

The Packager GP is responsible for inspecting, preparing, and ensuring finished upholstered furniture meets quality standards before shipment. This position involves using hand tools, performing minor repairs, verifying product specifications, and collaborating with production teams to ensure furniture is clean, properly assembled, and ready for delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Review production travelers to verify correct frame styles, deck labels, law labels, leg colors, suspension components, shipping labels, and other required specifications.
• Inspect upholstered furniture for straight seams, proper stitching, leather or fabric defects, and correct mechanism installation.
• Ensure finished furniture is clean, properly prepared, and ready for shipment.
• Perform necessary repairs and adjustments to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with cushion stuffers and Deluxers as needed to support production and packaging activities.
• Identify appropriate nuts, bolts, screws, and hardware for specific furniture styles.
• Assemble frames and install furniture mechanisms as required.
• Inspect upholstery work for sewing errors, damaged leather, fabric imperfections, and other quality concerns.
• Conduct final seam and quality inspections before furniture is prepared for shipment.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate hand tools and equipment, including:
• Furniture steamer
• Heat gun
• Blower
• Ability to identify and use appropriate furniture hardware, including nuts, bolts, and screws.
• Ability to assemble furniture frames and mechanisms as required.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting upholstery, seams, stitching, leather, and fabric.
• Ability to identify defects and perform necessary repairs.
• Ability to follow production instructions and product specifications.
• Ability to work effectively with upholstery and manufacturing teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move or lift furniture and materials weighing 100 pounds or more.
• Ability to perform hands-on furniture inspection, assembly, repair, and packaging-related tasks.

Work Environment

• Furniture manufacturing and production environment.
• Hands-on work involving furniture inspection, preparation, and finishing.
• Regular collaboration with upholstery, production, and packaging personnel.

About Symbiotic Services

Symbiotic Services is a staffing and recruitment firm dedicated to connecting qualified candidates with employment opportunities. We are recruiting for this position on behalf of a client while maintaining client confidentiality.