Furniture Assembly Technician (Chair Builder)

Job Overview

The Furniture Assembly Technician assembles chairs, bookcases, and other merchandise, by using hand, power and pneumatic tools. All assembled merchandise is inventoried and inspected to meet company standards by the Furniture Assembly Technician. This individual will also be trained and certified on powered industrial trucks (P.I.T) to pick and put away chair parts for builds and transfers.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

- Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and the ability to promote safety awareness.
- Responsible for assembling fabricated chairs and other merchandise in a production environment.
- Certifies all pieces are assembled correctly and conform to manufacturer specifications and each finished piece meets or exceeds quality control standards.
- Resolves assembly problems and communicates product discrepancies to supervisor.
- Identifying and reading reports, tickets and UPC labels.
- Hard mark and inventory assembled chairs prior to being put away.
- Operate material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse.
- Ability to correctly use a hand truck.
- Safely handle product from 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
- Safely transfer the product to and from pallets.
- Inspect all power equipment and complete the Vehicle Inspection Report before the operation.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellows in a cooperative, constructive manner.
- Perform Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
- All training provided by AFW
- Other duties to be assigned/directed by supervisor.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Job Requirements

- Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Experience using hand tools.
- Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
- Have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
- Ability to follow directions and efficiently work independently of direct supervision.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Compensation

Starting pay rate at $17/hour – Pay increases available and based on length of service.

At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision), 401k matching, and more!

Physical Requirements

- Capacity to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
- Capability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.
- Lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily.
- Continuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
- Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. and the skill to handle/manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs. frequently.
- Able to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring.

Work Environment

- Fluorescent Lighting
- Concrete Flooring
- Climate affected by outside conditions
- Considerable exterior noise
- Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse

If you want to know more about American Furniture Warehouse and what we do click on the link below!

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American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!