Furniture Repair Technician III

Wayfair, Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their logistics team in a dynamic role focused on furniture repair and restoration. This position is crucial for ensuring customer satisfaction through quality repairs and timely deliveries. You will work independently to assess and fix furniture defects, utilizing your expertise in wood and upholstery repairs while operating various tools. The company values safety and offers a range of benefits, including health coverage from day one and opportunities for growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong work ethic, this role offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Overtime hours & pay

401(k) with company match

Wayfair company discount

Health benefits start day one

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in furniture repair/construction with advanced wood and upholstery skills.
• Ability to lift heavy items and work on the warehouse floor for extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and repair damaged items to ensure they are delivery-ready.
• Monitor inventory and order parts as needed for repairs.
• Document repair processes using scanning technology.

Skills

Furniture Repair

Attention to Detail

Power Tools Operation

Upholstery Repair

Time Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Furniture Repair/Restoration

Tools

Power Drills

Saws

Sanding Tools

Scanning Technology

Job description

We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are driven, determined, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In order to maintain our high level of delivery standards and meet our customer’s needs, the Wayfair Distribution team plays a key role in improving customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. We’ve been busy building a best-in-class logistics network that allows us to delight customers by speeding up deliveries, adding services, and reducing damage using our own physical, asset-based warehouses. We are looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our growing team – your professional home awaits you at Wayfair!

Hourly Pay Rate

• Starting at $38.61

Location

• Pompano, FL

Shift

• Night Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 9:30pm - 8am

Wayfair Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Overtime hours & pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Wayfair company discount
• Health benefits start day one
• Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)

What You'll Do

• Work independently to evaluate damages and defects of items and determine if items can be repaired. Make any required adjustments to items ahead of delivery and ensure item is in perfect condition to be delivered to the customer.
• Prioritize and execute on daily, weekly, and monthly tasks (repairs) to ensure completion in an effective and timely manner.
• Accurately report outcomes of work in progress, completed, & past due work.
• Monitor inventory, and order replacement parts and complete installs as needed.
• Ask clarifying questions when appropriate.
• Administer appropriate repair methods for various product types including, but not limited to:
• Evaluate each piece of furniture to determine the type of wood and/or upholstery repairs, parts, and materials needed to complete the job.
• Case Goods: Burn-ins, refinishing, joinery, match colors, and simulate wood grain.
• Refinish and patch damaged furniture including paint, stain, enamel or lacquers; mix paints and stains to match existing finish.
• Repair, replace and rebuild damaged wood, leather or upholstery furniture or mechanical parts.
• Operate tools such as power drills, sanders, saws, and other tools required for repair.
• Use scan technology to document pertinent carton level information, including condition, quantity, warehouse location and detail repair completed.
• Provide direct input into the existing user tools and make recommendations for improvements based on expertise & experience.
• Be a vocal contributor on the team.
• Contribute to the building and development of training materials for applicable functions.
• Must understand that this role will require you to work cooperatively with others, adjust to change, be a reliable team member, and work with others towards a common goal.

What You'll Need

• At least 5+ years prior experience in furniture repair/construction.
• Advanced understanding of repairing wood items including: color and stain matching, damage/defect repair.
• Ability to use power and hand tools as needed.
• Advanced understanding of repairing upholstery and multiple fabric types a plus.
• High attention to detail and prioritizes quality to deliver a perfect item to the customer.
• Must be comfortable lifting up to 75 lbs. unassisted and moving product 150+ lbs. unassisted or via team lift.
• Must be able to work on warehouse floor 8 hours a day or more.
• Strong, consistent work ethic and ability to manage time effectively.
• Comfort with scanning technology.
• Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certification in Furniture Repair/Restoration, preferred.

Safety

The safety of employees remains our #1 priority and is at the heart of every decision made. We have taken a variety of steps to ensure that Wayfair is one of the safest places to work by:

• Providing Guidelines to help employees maintain proper social distancing.
• Providing and requiring suitable PPE such as masks, gloves, and safety vests.
• Increased sanitizing stations, as well as, improved professional sanitization of each facility.
• Team stretches at the start of each shift.