Furniture Repair Technician

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

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Furniture Repair Technician to shape, finish, and restore damaged or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.

The role requires flexibility to work day, night, and weekend shifts to meet demand. Responsibilities include reading work orders, mixing finishes, repairing and restoring furniture, and maintaining inventory and quality assurance metrics.

Qualifications

• Ability to fulfil physical requirements including lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Experience in upholstery and woodworking.
• Willingness to work across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and determine materials and tools needed.
• Mix finishes to achieve desired colors or shades.
• Repair and restore furniture using putty, glue, nails or screws.
• Inspect furniture to determine extent of damage and best repair method.
• Maintain inventory for parts and supplies.

Skills

Material handling

Upholstery

Woodworking

Flexible shifts

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Job description

Job 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 needs
• Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shades
• Fill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, and/or screws
• Examine furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration, and to decide on the best method for repair or restoration
• Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealers
• Maintain the inventory for parts necessary for the installation and maintenance of appliances so they are stocked with sufficient quantities and reordered when depleted
• Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to setup for product repair
• Compile 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 vendors
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures
• Maintain inventory records and reporting on inventory levels and activity for product repair
• Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability
• Track and maintain quality assurance metrics and documentation, such as defect densities and open defect counts; assist in generating problem resolutions and reporting
• Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage

Qualifications

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 woodworking

AND/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 distribution
• Experience in material handling
• Follow arrow on a hand truck
• Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
• Willingness to take part in cross training and aiding other aspects of depot duties outside of your own daily tasks
• Upholstery skills, woodworking skills
• Time Management Skills

This 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 beeligible forannual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of theCompany’s bonusand incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• visionbenefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time offcommensuratewith tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• two weeks of paid parental leave
• and six paid holidaysannually

Education

GED, High School

Work Experience

Distribution/Material Handling, Construction/Installation

Job 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.

About Us

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You™.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You™.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.