Manufacturing & Cabinet Assembly Specialist (Growth)

Kight Home Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage (1

Disability insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Job summary

Carter Architectural Millwork, a division of Carter Lumber, is seeking proactive, dependable Manufacturing Support team members to join our growing facility. This role covers machine operation, cabinet assembly, casework, and general shop support.

You will help manufacture architectural millwork, cabinetry, countertops, and custom products with attention to safety, quality, and craftsmanship. We value hands-on learners who take pride in high-quality work and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, woodworking, cabinetry, millwork, assembly, or factory experience preferred.
• Experience with cabinet assembly, casework assembly, machine operation, custom building, or general production work is a strong plus.
• Mechanical knowledge with the ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Forklift experience or certification preferred, but not required for all roles.
• Ability to read basic work instructions, measurements, shop drawings, labels, or production paperwork.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move materials for extended periods during the shift.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery, forklifts, power tools, and hand tools safely to support production and material movement.
• Assist with machine operation, cabinet assembly, casework assembly, custom millwork fabrication, and general shop production tasks.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by preparing, staging, and organizing materials, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Assist with the assembly of cabinetry, casework, countertops, and architectural millwork products to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Read and follow basic shop instructions, drawings, labels, work orders, and direction from production leadership.
• Conduct routine visual inspections of materials, equipment, and finished products to help identify quality concerns, maintenance needs, or safety hazards.
• Collaborate with team members across production, assembly, custom building, finishing, shipping, and warehouse areas to help meet production schedules.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safe working conditions within the manufacturing facility and warehouse areas.
• Follow all safety protocols and report any incidents, unsafe conditions, damaged materials, or quality concerns immediately.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by helping identify better ways to improve safety, quality, workflow, and efficiency.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop equipment

Machine operation

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team player

Forklift experience

Physical stamina

Tools

Equipment safety

Job description

Carter Architectural Millwork, a division of Carter Lumber, is seeking proactive, dependable Manufacturing Support team members to join our growing facility. This role covers machine operation, cabinet assembly, casework, and general shop support.

You will help manufacture architectural millwork, cabinetry, countertops, and custom products with attention to safety, quality, and craftsmanship. We value hands-on learners who take pride in high-quality work and teamwork.