Furniture installer job description
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Example furniture installer requirements on a job description
Furniture installer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in furniture installer job postings.
Sample furniture installer requirements
- Proficient in using hand and power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Experience in furniture assembly and installation.
- Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Sample required furniture installer soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Customer service-oriented with a positive attitude.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
Furniture installer job description example 1
Aerotek furniture installer job description
Candidates must be able to use hand and power tools and read work instructions/blue prints from day one without instruction to install/assemble high-end office furniture.
Will be working onsite at various office and/or healthcare settings.
Will be reporting to a foreman and working in a team-oriented environment. Candidates are required to wear black pants and, at some sites, steel-toed boots so they are required to keep them in their car. The company will provide tools.
Candidates will be assisting to unload trucks at their work site. Will be using hand and power tools and following blue prints/work instructions to install/assemble high-end office furniture (i.e. cubicles, tables, desks, filing cabinets, chairs, etc.) in the appropriate location at their work site. They will be working on electrical panels and parts/components (i.e. AV equipment, TV installation, etc.). May have client interaction if the work site is not shut down to day-to-day employees.
**WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:**
+ Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Time Off 90 days after date of hire
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
+ Seasonal Onsite Flu Shot Clinic
+ Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Employer Paid
+ 401K
+ Company social hours
+ Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact
**About Aerotek:**
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Will be working onsite at various office and/or healthcare settings.
Will be reporting to a foreman and working in a team-oriented environment. Candidates are required to wear black pants and, at some sites, steel-toed boots so they are required to keep them in their car. The company will provide tools.
Candidates will be assisting to unload trucks at their work site. Will be using hand and power tools and following blue prints/work instructions to install/assemble high-end office furniture (i.e. cubicles, tables, desks, filing cabinets, chairs, etc.) in the appropriate location at their work site. They will be working on electrical panels and parts/components (i.e. AV equipment, TV installation, etc.). May have client interaction if the work site is not shut down to day-to-day employees.
**WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:**
+ Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Time Off 90 days after date of hire
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
+ Seasonal Onsite Flu Shot Clinic
+ Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Employer Paid
+ 401K
+ Company social hours
+ Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact
**About Aerotek:**
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Furniture installer job description example 2
Vision International furniture installer job description
| Job Title: |
Furniture Installer/Warehouse
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| Job Type: |
Temp to Hire
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| Location: |
Coon Rapids, MN
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| Shift/Hours: |
1st shift: 6:30 am to 3.00 pm (occasional mandatory overtime)
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| Career Level: |
Entry/Some Experience
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| Education: |
High School diploma
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| Salary: |
18.00 or more/hour DOE
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| Company Info: |
Our client has served businesses in Minneapolis for over 28 years. They find the best office furniture around the country and resell it to businesses in need of an upgrade.
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| Description: |
1. Unpack, install, and move office furniture
2. Unload boxes of unassembled and pre-assembled furniture from trucks at main location using dollies (may have an occasional team lift) 3. Basic working knowledge of hand tools 4. Assemble furniture in office such as cubicles, free standing pieces, and bookcases 5. Assemble desk units and other pieces 6. Follow directions and contribute to a team 7. Report to work each day on the job site – reliable transportation is vital |
| Requirements: |
1. Valid driver’s license and transportation to, from, and between various jobs sites
2. Small hand tools and power drills aptitude 3. Proven punctuality and attendance 4. Desire to overtime and weekend work as needed 5. Background check |
| Physical Requirements: |
1. Candidates will be repeatedly standing, moving, bending, lifting, twisting, etc. throughout day
2. Lift 50 pounds and push/pull 75 to 100 pounds with assistance |
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Furniture installer job description example 3
Corovan furniture installer job description
$19.25 - $20.50 / hour
Hiring Immediately! Conducting interviews daily, same day job offer.
Work Schedule: Variable work schedule. Work hours may often exceed 30+ hours per week, contingent on availability and client needs. Willing to work weekends and overtime as needed is preferred.
This position requires travel around the local area (serving San Jose, Silicon Valley, South Bay, and surrounding area); depending upon customer assignment.
The Installer I is responsible for installing and de-installing furniture systems as directed by supervisor. Installers lift, carry and/or push furniture, equipment and cartons on wheels to and from trucks, offices and warehouses as requested by the customer. Responsible for loading and unloading trucks from loading dock, using ramps or on lift-gates. May assist in setting & offsetting goods on equipment, assuring a quality move for the customer, providing outstanding customer service, and assisting the move process by communicating with the supervisor, the customer and other crew members. The work schedule is part-time, hours will vary. Reliable transportation is required for this position.
Position Responsibilities
Install system walls and splines, components and trim.
Handle and stage product, perform detail work and trash-out functions on install projects.
Read install plans and identify starting locations, staging locations and changes.
Set, offset, push, pull, lift, carry and move furniture, equipment and boxes as required.
Properly load and unload trucks from loading dock, using ramps or on lift-gates to protect goods being moved.
Perform work with quality, efficiency and safety at all times.
Confirm next day work schedule with dispatch daily.
Arrive at dispatch office or on-site at client location in complete uniform.
Obtain work assignment from dispatch and/or supervisor and stay until work is complete.
All other duties as assigned based on business needs.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
6 months systems furniture installation experience
Must own a basic set of installation tools
Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with all components of systems furniture nomenclature and be able to identify upon sight, the major lines of the three major manufactures; Steelcase, Herman Miller and Haworth
Other Requirements
Willing to work weekends and overtime as needed is preferred
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening including background check and drug testing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work with minimum supervision
Must own and bring to work every day, a basic set of installation tools as defined in installation policy
Moderate ability to read and interpret documents such as procedures, work instructions, install plans and timesheets
Moderate ability to speak and communicate well with customers and coworkers
Moderate ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Pay & Benefits
Pay depending on experience ranges from Min: $19.25 - $20.50/hour DOE
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid Sick Leave
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Safety Reward Program
Continuous learning and career development training
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance eligibility is evaluated regularly. Eligibility is based on hours worked. Employee must maintain a consistent average work schedule of 30+ hours per week.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed throughout the day. May require walking primarily on a level surface, but may include walking on uneven or inclined surfaces for lengthy periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 75 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds throughout the day. May include bending, reaching, squatting, twisting, stooping, and kneeling throughout the day. May also include climbing or descending stairs while carrying goods up to 50 pounds. May include working at height on a loading dock, or on a lift-gate.
Additional Information
Upon offer, the Company conducts a comprehensive pre-employment background check and drug test.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities, committed to workplace diversity.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Hiring Immediately! Conducting interviews daily, same day job offer.
Work Schedule: Variable work schedule. Work hours may often exceed 30+ hours per week, contingent on availability and client needs. Willing to work weekends and overtime as needed is preferred.
This position requires travel around the local area (serving San Jose, Silicon Valley, South Bay, and surrounding area); depending upon customer assignment.
The Installer I is responsible for installing and de-installing furniture systems as directed by supervisor. Installers lift, carry and/or push furniture, equipment and cartons on wheels to and from trucks, offices and warehouses as requested by the customer. Responsible for loading and unloading trucks from loading dock, using ramps or on lift-gates. May assist in setting & offsetting goods on equipment, assuring a quality move for the customer, providing outstanding customer service, and assisting the move process by communicating with the supervisor, the customer and other crew members. The work schedule is part-time, hours will vary. Reliable transportation is required for this position.
Position Responsibilities
Install system walls and splines, components and trim.
Handle and stage product, perform detail work and trash-out functions on install projects.
Read install plans and identify starting locations, staging locations and changes.
Set, offset, push, pull, lift, carry and move furniture, equipment and boxes as required.
Properly load and unload trucks from loading dock, using ramps or on lift-gates to protect goods being moved.
Perform work with quality, efficiency and safety at all times.
Confirm next day work schedule with dispatch daily.
Arrive at dispatch office or on-site at client location in complete uniform.
Obtain work assignment from dispatch and/or supervisor and stay until work is complete.
All other duties as assigned based on business needs.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
6 months systems furniture installation experience
Must own a basic set of installation tools
Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with all components of systems furniture nomenclature and be able to identify upon sight, the major lines of the three major manufactures; Steelcase, Herman Miller and Haworth
Other Requirements
Willing to work weekends and overtime as needed is preferred
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening including background check and drug testing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work with minimum supervision
Must own and bring to work every day, a basic set of installation tools as defined in installation policy
Moderate ability to read and interpret documents such as procedures, work instructions, install plans and timesheets
Moderate ability to speak and communicate well with customers and coworkers
Moderate ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Pay & Benefits
Pay depending on experience ranges from Min: $19.25 - $20.50/hour DOE
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid Sick Leave
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Safety Reward Program
Continuous learning and career development training
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance eligibility is evaluated regularly. Eligibility is based on hours worked. Employee must maintain a consistent average work schedule of 30+ hours per week.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed throughout the day. May require walking primarily on a level surface, but may include walking on uneven or inclined surfaces for lengthy periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 75 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds throughout the day. May include bending, reaching, squatting, twisting, stooping, and kneeling throughout the day. May also include climbing or descending stairs while carrying goods up to 50 pounds. May include working at height on a loading dock, or on a lift-gate.
Additional Information
Upon offer, the Company conducts a comprehensive pre-employment background check and drug test.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities, committed to workplace diversity.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024