Warehouse Furniture Repairer

Nebraska Furniture Mart•Kansas City, KS

13d•$19 - $24

About The Position

NFM’s Furniture Repairer is responsible for repairing, touching up and rebuilding all furniture products. Generally working with complex repairs ensuring that the product is looking top-notch and in sellable condition for our customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
3-5 years of Furniture repair experience
1-2 years of customer service experience
1-2 years of furniture, flooring, and/or appliance, electronics products experience
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record required for staff who drive a service van
Ability to lift/push/pull required weights, backscreen required
Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Technical or Trade school certificate in Furniture repair (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Inspect: Examine product for defects, determine the complexity of the problem
Repair: Ability to remove and install covering, padding, webbing and springs as well as performing glass cutting
Operate: Run various power tools to assist in repairs including a sewing machine to fix ornamental trim, braids and buttons
Finish: Match colors of stain and paint to a variety of finishes
Perform: Complete in-home furniture repairs; make decisions on how to handle and negotiate while in customer’s homes and often times responsible for operating the repair van
Accuracy: Track and maintain inventory and document movement of merchandise
Safety: Maintain housekeeping. Keep all hazardous chemicals properly labeled and stored according to government standards

Benefits

Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
Paid community volunteer opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option