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Carole Fabrics

Drapery Finishing Associate

Carole Fabrics, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910

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Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry. We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview The Memory Stitch role involves hand-sewing each pleat with loop cord using a sewing needle, ensuring precision and quality in the finishing of drapery products.

What you'll do

Remove drapery from rack for processing

Assist the Pleat Folder in placing drapery neatly on the fan folding machine

Fold long draperies manually on the worktable

Hand-sew each pleat using loop cord and a sewing needle

Refold and band draperies in preparation for inspection

Send finished draperies to the inspector for final quality check

Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Comply with all facility safety rules and regulations

Report unsafe practices, conditions, or near misses immediately to a supervisor

Maintain floor safety discipline and intervene in cases of unsafe behaviors

Properly wear and report defective personal protective equipment (PPE)

Use caution when working around equipment such as air clamps, steam machines, sharp hooks, and pinning tools

Stay alert to floor hazards like expansion joints and congested rack areas

Seek assistance when handling heavy or oversized draperies

Ensure all equipment is powered down at the end of each shift

Maintain a clean and organized work area, participating in daily housekeeping routines

Follow emergency evacuation routes and protocols specific to your department

Work is performed in a production environment

Must be able to remain in a stationary (seated) position approximately 50% of the time

May be required to sit for up to seven hours or more per shift

Occasionally operate hand tools and handle repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers

Who you are

High school graduate

Sewing experience

Able to use and read a tape measure

General knowledge of fabrics

Ability to use hand tools

Successfully pass color blind test

Accuracy with names, numbers and spelling

Capable of sitting for extended periods of time

Strong attention to details

Follow written and verbal instructions

What's in it for you?

Annual base salary range: $13.00 hourly

A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching

Paid parental leavePaid parental leave

Wellness programs and product discounts

Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.

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