Furniture Repair Technician

J.B. Hunt; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Furniture Repair Technician in Raleigh, NC. The role involves shaping, finishing, and refinishing high‑grade furniture and providing guidance on returns. Candidates must handle multiple shifts including nights and weekends and maintain strict quality control.

The ideal person has 1–2 years in material handling, upholstery or woodworking, with a High School Diploma or GED. Physi cally capable of lifting up to 100 pounds and working in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older with 1-2 years on-the-job experience in material handling, upholstery and woodworking.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred with relevant shop experience.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work across shifts including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and determine materials and equipment needed.
• Mix finish ingredients and apply finishes to furniture as specified.
• Fill cracks, smooth surfaces, and repair damaged parts using putty, glue, nails or screws.
• Inspect furniture to determine damage and best repair method.
• Maintain inventory for repair parts and operate MHE for setup.
• Compile reports on returns and QA metrics; assist in problem resolutions.
• Perform check-ins/outs and verify order completeness and condition.

Skills

Material handling

Upholstery

Woodworking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Title:Furniture Repair TechnicianDepartment:Production & Skilled TradesCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:North CarolinaCity:RaleighFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for shaping, finishing, and refinishing damaged furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish. Provides guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendors. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material, and equipment needsMix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shadesFill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, and/or screwsExamine furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration, and to decide on the best method for repair or restorationBrush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealersMaintain the inventory for parts necessary for the installation and maintenance of appliances so they are stocked with sufficient quantities and reordered when depletedOperate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to setup for product repairCompile reports regarding returns activities and provide guidance/ suggestions returns information for specific product categories within a merchandising department. Provide procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendorsEnsure compliance with established internal control proceduresMaintain inventory records and reporting on inventory levels and activity for product repairReceive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountabilityTrack and maintain quality assurance metrics and documentation, such as defect densities and open defect counts; assist in generating problem resolutions and reportingPerform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damageQualifications:Minimum Qualification:18 years or older with 1-2 years on-the-job experience with material handling, upholstery, and woodworking and/or military equivalent; ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.Preferred Qualification: High School Diploma/GED with 1-2 years on-the-job experience with material handling, upholstery and woodworkingAND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move furniture/appliance up to 100 pounds)Ability to wear appropriate work attire (masks, respirator, gloves, footwear)Experience in warehouse distributionExperience in material handlingFollow arrow on a hand truckWillingness to work flexible workdays and hoursWillingness to take part in cross training and aiding other aspects of depot duties outside of your own daily tasksUpholstery skills, woodworking skillsTime Management SkillsThis position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:GED, High SchoolWork Experience:Customer Service/Account Manager, Driver-Home DeliveryJob Opening ID:00637199 Furniture Repair Technician (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.