Union Furniture Installer

Continental Services; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Services is seeking a Union Furniture Installer for the South Bend area. You will support installation and removal of vending equipment, prep gear, and coordinate with managers and customers to select best installation approaches.

The role requires basic carpentry knowledge, CAD interpretation, and a valid driver's license. Expect regional travel, safety-focused duties, and hands-on mechanical work daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to pass DOT requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees.
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret CAD drawings with measurements.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation or removal of vending and market equipment.
• Prepare equipment for installation at accounts and perform installations/removals.
• Move equipment from warehouse to customer site using proper handling equipment.
• Operate and set up mechanical tools for installation and removal.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and ensure customer satisfaction with tested machines.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

CAD drawings interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Union Furniture Installer

Department: South Bend Vend 201716

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: South Bend

Reporting To: Chad Jernigan

Compensation: $21.81 - $25.80 / hour

Description

A Taste of Who We Are:

Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry’s source for food service news and trends.

Our Mission

Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day. Our Core Values

Exceptional – We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.

Hospitality – We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.

Collaboration – We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences.

Responsibility – we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way.

Innovation – We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.

The Experience You’ll Create:

The Furniture Installer supports the installation or removal of vending and market equipment.

• Prepares equipment for installation at accounts and does all installations and removals for current and new accounts.
• Needs to have basic knowledge of finished carpentry, millwork installation, electrical connections, plumbing connections, and IT connections.
• Works with Managers and customers to determine the best course of action to install or remove equipment.
• Install team drives to locations throughout region.
• Responsible for moving equipment from warehouse to customer site or the reverse using proper handling equipment.
• Unload and clean trash from delivery vehicle, perform daily vehicle operative checks, report vehicle problems to the proper parties, secure keys and vehicle.
• Sets up and operates mechanical equipment and small hand tools for equipment repair, installation and/or removal.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment; performs job safely.
• Test and fill machines to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ingredients for Thriving:

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to pass DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; including basic CAD drawings with measurements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Location(s) & Logistics:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push or pull up to 700 pounds aided by heavy equipment.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk or radiation; and vibration.

Savor the Benefits:

Our union-represented team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package as defined in the collective bargaining agreement, which may include health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and other negotiated benefits. Specific details regarding eligibility, coverage, and contributions are outlined in the applicable CBA.