Title: Upholsterer (6-month Term Position)

Department: Upholstery

Employment Type: term

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Who Are We?

Founded in 1944 by A.A. DeFehr in Winnipeg, Palliser has grown into one of North America’s leading furniture manufacturers. We value our employees, clients, our communities, our natural environment and providing the best customer experience possible. At Palliser, we produce quality and demand excellence.

What Would You Do?

Palliser Furniture Ltd. is currently seeking dedicated and detail-oriented individuals to fill the role of Upholsterer. This is a 6-month term position with the potential for extension or transition into a permanent role, depending on performance and organizational needs. Upholsterers take finished frames and components and build/upholster all types of fabric and leather furniture, following proper upholstery procedures and ensuring quality standards are met.

The duties and responsibilities of this position would include:

Upholster all types of motion and stationary leather sofas, loveseats, and chairs.
Take finished frames that are on wagons and pull it to their lift table. Frames and materials are then loaded onto a lowered lift table. Upholsterers can raise the lift table to the appropriate working height.
Prepare and complete the frame with foam, trim flex and cardboard. These materials are usually stapled and/or glued onto the frame. The stapler used is an air staple gun.
Once completed, they take the sewn cover material (either leather or fabric), pull it over the frame and staple it into place, following the upholstery procedures.
The piece is then flipped onto its side to staple on the dust cover. The feet are then screwed or ratcheted on the bottom.
The finished product is then lowered and placed onto a dolly or cart for the end of the line mechanism installer or furniture cleaner to prepare the piece for the next phase of production.
Work cooperatively with the Team Leader and other team members.
Other duties as assigned.

What Do You Bring?

Experience in upholstering leather and fabric furniture is an asset.
Experience using power tools (air nail gun, air staple gun, etc.).
Strong communication skills and the ability to learn quickly.
Attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and understand specifications is an asset.
Able to foster a culture of quality by focusing on customer satisfaction.
Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
Ability to stand, crouch, bend, reach, and stoop for long periods of time.
Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
Must be able to work in a noisy environment.
Ability lift carry and maneuver: 100+ lbs (45.4 kg) from the floor to waist; 50 lbs (22.7 kg) from waist to shoulder; 25 lbs (11.3 kg) above the shoulder.

Why Work with Us?

As Palliser grows, we recognize the importance of investing in our people, as well as the people who will bring us to the next level in the furniture industry.

Palliser is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and an environment where every employee has the opportunity to excel.
We offer plenty of benefits to the people who made us what we are today

Employee Family Assistance Program
Comprehensive benefits package, including life, health, dental, disability
Potential RRSP Match Program
Employee Furniture Purchase Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Free Parking

What’s Next?

Apply now and tell us why you’d make an excellent fit for this position.