Quality Assurance and Packaging Associate

Scout Design Studio•Dallas, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Scout Design Studio is seeking a meticulous, hands-on Quality Assurance & Packaging Associate to join their production team. This role is the final line of defense, ensuring furniture is flawless before it reaches clients' homes. The associate will inspect finished pieces, add final hardware, buff out imperfections, and package each item securely, ensuring the final presentation matches the design team's vision and the customer's order.

Requirements

An eye for detail, noticing small imperfections.
Comfortable using basic hand tools, power drills, and buffing equipment.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver heavy furniture pieces (often 50+ lbs) throughout the day.
A quality-driven mindset, taking pride in work that represents the Scout brand.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret sales orders accurately and communicate defects back to the production team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in furniture manufacturing, restoration, cabinet making, or high-end retail warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

Install hardware (handles, pulls, hinges), perform light buffing, and apply any final polishes or touch-ups to furniture pieces.
Inspect every piece of furniture for quality, verifying it matches the customer’s sales order (correct finishes, hardware placement, and custom requests) and checking for any scratches, dents, or paint imperfections.
Wrap, pad, and protect finished furniture using appropriate materials to ensure it can withstand transit.
Work closely with painters, builders, and the logistics/white-glove delivery crew to ensure a seamless handoff.
Maintain an organized, clean, and stocked workspace for final inspection and packaging.