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Nebraska Furniture Mart · 1 day ago

Entry Level Furniture Repair Technician

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.30/hr - $22.78/hr

1+ years exp

Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) has been hiring friends since 1937, creating a fun and stable work environment. The Preparation Touch-Up Specialist is responsible for making minor repairs and touch-ups to ensure that products are in top condition before reaching customers.

E-CommerceManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Inspect: Examine product for defects, determine the complexity of the problem and whether or not repairs can be made by your team or our in-house repair shop

Repair: Buff out scratches, apply putty or lacquer stick to surface nicks, use powder for color matching and work with upholstery and bedding

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

Qualification

Furniture repair experienceTechnicalTrade certificateHand tools operationPower tools operationColor matchingLift weightsScanning equipment operationPositive attitude

Required

Must be 18 years of age

Technical or Trade school certificate in Furniture repair OR 1-2 years of furniture repair/touch up experience

Positive, upbeat attitude

Ability to lift/push/pull required weights

Ability to operate all hand tools and power tools

Ability to match colors and simulate wood grain

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

Preferred

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Operate scanning equipment preferred

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

Company

Nebraska Furniture Mart

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Nebraska Furniture Mart is a company which manufactures furniture

Founded in 1937

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.nfm.com

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