Position Summary:
The Furniture Sander is a vital member of the production team, responsible for the final surface preparation of wood furniture and frames. This role blends manual dexterity with a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every piece is structurally sound and aesthetically smooth before it moves to the finishing stage.
Working in a high-volume manufacturing environment, you will interpret production tickets, utilize specialized sanding tools and jigs, and perform minor wood repairs to eliminate defects. The ideal candidate is a quality-focused team player who thrives in a physically active role and takes pride in transforming raw materials into high-quality, handcrafted goods.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Oversight: Reading and interpreting production tickets to ensure each piece is sanded according to specific design requirements.
Precision Sanding: Manually sanding wood furniture and frames using a variety of specialized jigs, hand tools, and power equipment.
Defect Repair: Identifying and repairing minor wood defects using appropriate fillers, tools, and materials to ensure a seamless surface.
Safety Compliance: Maintaining a strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a secure work environment for yourself and your team.
Team Collaboration: Working effectively within a production team to consistently meet or exceed daily output goals and quality standards.
Experience/Certifications/Education:
Education: High school diploma or GED (preferred).
Experience: Previous experience in wood sanding, carpentry, or a manufacturing environment is a significant plus.
Attention to Detail: Ability to spot minor imperfections and a commitment to producing high-quality craftsmanship.
Abilities/Key Competencies/Skills:
Must be able to work thoughtfully and thoroughly with continuous attention to detail
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 or more hours daily
Ability to learn quickly and retain a wide range of small details concerning multiple product types, tasks, system processes, issues, and/or projects
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Comfortable multi-tasking, or pivoting between tasks as the need arises
Willingness to learn new products, procedures, and processes as business needs change
A friendly attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service, be a team player, and stay self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
Frequently lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.; occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work comfortably in noisy and dusty environments (appropriate PPE provided).
Skills Required
- Read and interpret production tickets
- Manually sand wood furniture using hand tools, jigs, and power equipment
- Identify and repair minor wood defects using fillers and appropriate tools
- Maintain strict adherence to safety policies and use PPE
- Stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 or more hours daily
- Frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Work comfortably in noisy and dusty environments
- Attention to detail and ability to spot minor imperfections
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
- Ability and willingness to learn new products, procedures, and processes
- Previous experience in wood sanding, carpentry, or manufacturing
- High school diploma or GED
- Friendly attitude and team collaboration skills
What We Do
Kravet Inc. is the industry leader in to-the-trade home furnishings, distributing fabric, furniture, wall coverings, trimmings, carpets, and accessories.
