Prep Finisher (Fullerton)

Avocado Green Brands; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HMO, PPO, HSA)

Dental

Vision

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Avocado Green Brands is seeking a Prep-Finisher to join our Carpentry team in Fullerton. Responsible for shaping, finishing, and restoring our eco-friendly wood frames and furniture, you will inspect, repair, sand, and apply varnish or stain.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and precise workmanship in a fast-growing company. The ideal candidate has wood finishing experience, keen attention to detail, and proficiency with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Wood Finisher is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of staining and finishing techniques.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Advanced design skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling the furniture or wooden item.
• Inspecting the wood for rot and physical damage.
• Repairing broken parts, removing imperfections, and filling in cracks.
• Removing old finishings and excess solvent.
• Sanding and smoothing the item in preparation for finishing.
• Selecting and applying finishing lubricants such as varnish, stains, or shellac.
• Replacing or refurbishing upholstery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Finishing techniques

Communication skills

Design skills

Strong work ethic

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

THE ROLEAvocado is currently looking for a Prep-Finisher to be part of the Carpentry team. This role will report to the Carpentry Manager.The Carpentry Prep-Finisher will shape, finish, and restore our products. As a wood finisher, you will be required to examine the product, identify damaged areas, disassemble the basic parts, and smooth or shape the wood. You will also be required to apply finishing lubricants to achieve the desired color and design. This candidate will be part of a dynamic fast-growing team responsible for creating our eco-friendly organic mattress wood frames and furniture pieces!Note on Location: Here at Avocado Green Brands, we treasure teamwork and working together in person. You will be working on-site at one of our Fullerton locations.Note on Pay Transparency: The pay range for this role is $17.00 - $17.44 hourly.WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON…Disassembling the furniture or wooden item.Inspecting the wood for rot and physical damage.Repairing broken parts, removing imperfections, and filling in cracks.Removing old finishings and excess solvent.Sanding and smoothing the item in preparation for finishing.Selecting and applying finishing lubricants such as varnish, stains, or shellac.Replacing or refurbishing upholstery.WHAT YOU BRINGPrevious experience as a Wood Finisher is preferred.Strong attention to detail.In-depth knowledge of staining and finishing techniques.Excellent hand-eye coordination.Advanced design skills.Good communication skills.Experience with hand and power tools.Follow company safety culture and Cal OSHA regulations.Report incident injury and hazard to managers.Able to identify work hazard situations.Following the company safety culture while performing the job duties required for the position.Regular and predictable attendance.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to wear personal protective gear like safety glasses.Must be comfortable working in an environment with machinery noise.Stationary position:Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.Movements:Must be able to move throughout the warehouse to access different machines.Must be able to frequently move material weighing up to 50 pounds.WHAT WE OFFER YOUMedical (HMO, PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision100% Employer Paid Life Insurance401(k) with employer matchPTOVolunteer daysEmployee product discountAnnual Bonus PlanTraining and Tools to be successful along with a strong partnership from your peers and leadersAccess to wellness appsReferral BonusOpportunity to growWHY WORK AT AVOCADO GREEN BRANDS?Be part of the change | work at an emerging company that is on the mission to increase sustainable and clean products.Culture | be part of a fun, collaborative and passionate team.Thank you very much for your interest in working for Avocado Green Brands. We appreciate your time and review each and every resume that is submitted. You will receive an email within 24 hours that confirms your application has been accepted by our applicant tracking system. If you are selected to participate in the interview process, you will receive an email within two weeks from our Talent Acquisition department.Avocado Green Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.