Furniture Finisher jobs in Jackson, MS

Ashley HomeStore, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for a Furniture Repair Technician. The ideal candidate is responsible for repairing and refinishing furniture at the distribution center/warehouse and at customer homes. This candidate may have a background in the following: Furniture Repair, Carpentry, Home Restoration, Construction, Handyman, Construction Framing, Skilled Labor, Cabinet Makers, Automotive Upholstery or Maintenance.

**NOW OFFERING ON DEMAND PAY**

FURNITURE REPAIR TECHNICIAN BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
• 401k Plan
• Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more

FURNITURE REPAIR TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair damaged furniture to new condition in the allotted time frame.
• Complete upholstery repair including mechanism replacement.
• Determine if furniture is repairable or if it must be replaced.
• Report any incomplete or problem service calls to the Guest Response Team.
• Record completed repairs and any further repairs needed and/or parts that need to be ordered onto the service call ticket.
• Notify the Guest Response Team and DC Manager of repeated item issues.
• Complete weekly vehicle maintenance logs.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop area/service truck.
• Assist with various warehouse tasks as needed.

FURNITURE REPAIR TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma.
• 1 year practical work experience in furniture repair including upholstery, leather repairs and wood refinishing
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of MS Office products and ability to learn in-house computer programs.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Furniture Repair, Carpentry, Home Restoration, Construction, Handyman, Construction Framing, Skilled Labor, Cabinet Makers, Automotive Upholstery or Maintenance.

FURNITURE REPAIR TECHNICIAN PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to read reports, view computer screen, etc.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech to interact with others.
• Must be able to speak so that others will be able to understand.
• Will remain in a seated position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with both hands to include keyboarding,

handwriting, office/POS equipment and handheld equipment operation.

• Will bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above shoulder level.
• Will remain on one’s feet in an upright position and move about on foot.
• Will lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds and more with assistance.
• Will work predominately in a warehouse environment; occasional work at new retail locations under construction. Potential exposure to oil, latex, and spray paint, household chemicals, biological odors and household dusts; moderate office noise.
• Understand and maintain all safe work practices and rules.
• Other duties as assigned, essential or otherwise.

Ashley HomeStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley HomeStore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.65 - $18.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Upholstery Repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Leather Repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Furniture repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Color match: 1 year (Preferred)
• Burn in stick repair: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person