Furniture assembler job description

For over 45 years, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a leading provider of educational products and services that enhance children's learning in the birth through elementary market.

We bring to market innovative curricula, cutting edge assessments, teacher resource materials, classroom products and valuable professional development opportunities to early childhood and elementary school educators, caregivers and parents around the world.

Position Objective

Our Furniture Assemblers ensure customer satisfaction through the quality assembly of wood furniture.

Job Hours: 7:00am - 3:45 pm /Monday - Friday

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Break down pallets of unassembled units and place on assembly table. Responsible for the quality assembly of "ready-to-assemble" case goods using hand tools (hammers, pliers, etc.) and pneumatic power drill quickly and efficiently in production environment. Visually inspect assembly components and completed unit to ensure quality assembly. Move assembled unit from table to manual conveyor line.

• Responsible for clean-up of work area to include empty boxes, plastic wrapping material, building material, etc. to ensure safety of area. Perform other duties as necessary.

• Assist in building boxes using table saw to cut corrugated corner posts and pneumatic stapler as needed. Assist in packing finished furniture units by moving units from end of assembly line and place in boxes along with any packing materials. Seal boxes using pneumatic stapler, place label on box and move to pallet.

• Occasionally assist in unloading of incoming furniture components from trailers by hand or with pallet jack and move to appropriate location in the warehouse. Identify obvious damage to materials through visual inspection and place damaged goods in specified location.

Position Requirements Include:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Some experience with case good assembly and proficiency with various hand tools required.
• Ability to learn how to assemble numerous (125-150 different units) units without written instruction from visual of completed unit and/or demonstration correctly and quickly is critical.
• Must be safety and quality conscious with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet the weekly production.
• Demonstrated ability to frequently maneuver and lift up to 75 lbs. independently as needed to assemble and occasionally lift up to 150 lbs. as part of a two person team. Majority of assembled units weigh between 40 lbs. - 90 lbs.

We look forward to receiving your resume.

Kaplan Early Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity and value a culture of respect.

England, Inc has been crafting quality upholstered furniture since 1964. The company was co-founded by brothers, and today the company strives to continue their legacy. They are a staple employer to their community and you can be a part of it!

What's in it for you?

All positions are temp-to-hire, with potential to make SEVERAL more dollars on the hour after being hired on. England, Inc is a second chance employer.

Previous employees may be eligible to return with approval.

• Referral Program
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc online 24/7/365 medical care service
• Accident and Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Convenient Payroll Options
• Employee Discount Program
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Retention Awards

Furniture Assembler Details:

• Temp-to-Hire position
• $13.00 to $13.00 /hour
• Full Time and Part Time work available
• Weekend work required
• First Shift (Monday through Friday from 06:00am to 03:30pm)

• Will build furniture on an assembly line
• Uses staple gun, pliers, and utility knife
• Will inspect assembled parts for accuracy
• Works in teams of 9-10 on production line

Furniture Assembler Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift up to 20-50lbs occasionally
• Able to work in a production measured environment
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• High school diploma and GED not required

• Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

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Morristown, TN

1601 East Andrew Johnson Hwy

Morristown, TN 37814

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