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About Us

HSM Company History  |  HSM HEART Company Values  |  Who is HSM to our customers?

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Remove finished foam products and production scrap from the Baumer cutting system.
• Stage empty flats, containers, and material-handling equipment at the beginning of each shift.
• Move finished products to the next manufacturing operation, inventory area, or shipping location.
• Replace full scrap containers with empty containers to prevent production delays.
• Accurately mark, stencil, tag, and label finished products.
• Verify product identification before moving materials to support inventory accuracy and traceability.
• Read and follow production orders, work instructions, product specifications, labels, and shipping documents.
• Report damaged materials, labeling concerns, product discrepancies, and production issues to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Assist with other production and material-handling responsibilities as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing, shipping, or material handling required; two or more years preferred.
• Ability to read and follow production instructions and documentation.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
• Experience with inventory control, quality standards, or production documentation is helpful.
• Experience in foam, furniture, textile, or a related manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

This is an active manufacturing position that requires the ability to:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Move heavier materials using approved equipment or team-lifting methods.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Regularly bend, twist, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Work around moving machinery, conveyors, dust, noise, and temperature variations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.

Why Join Us?

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 104 hours of Vacation + company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

EEOC

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.