Hiring: Workmen, Craftsmen, Picker, Packer for Wood Carpentry Workshop

Irving Park Ave near Rockwell St, Chicago IL

Description

Hiring: Workmen, Craftsmen, Picker / Packer for Chicago Workshop - Carpentry Construction (North Center) Looking to join a great work environment and positive culture? One of Chicago’s last furniture manufacturers, and furniture-design trendsetter, is seeking responsible, creative minded, detail-oriented individuals for the company’s open positions of: product fabricator, and workshop product packer. These roles will require: quality-driven consistent labor, creativity, maintenance, reliability, and woodworker craftsman skills (for the craftsman position). Both positions are vital to supporting the company’s reputation of producing and delivering products that meet our customer's hand-made quality expectations. See details below on the two positions we are currently hiring for: Available Position 1: Wood-shop Woodworker Craftsman Primary responsibilities: Design (in rare cases), produce, and test wood products. Build furniture using hand tools. Perform work in indoor woodshop environment, with other workmen. Set up, operate, and tend drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood-nailing machines. Cut, shape, and smooth wooden parts. Verify wood product/& component dimensions. Add fasteners and adhesives and connect the pieces to form a complete unit. Sand products using sander or sandpaper. Stain or coat products with lacquer or varnish. Set products out to dry. Operate specialized pieces of woodworking machinery. Design and create wood products that are customized for particular spaces. Create wooden accents and trim. Create scale models of products or buildings that are used in construction Construct jigs / or templates used for wood component production. Complete all stages of woodworking process. Raw material selection, ensure wood isn't warped, cracked, or swollen and meets company’s set standards, and product requirements. Repair wooden furniture, and other wood products. Apply paint to raw wood. Position Qualifications / Skills: Proven work experience as a carpenter Hands-on experience in working with carpentry materials Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.) Ability to read technical documents and drawings Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times Good English Good understanding of basic math Good physical condition and endurance Have a positive can-do attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability/willingness to work well with others. High school diploma; Successful completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program is preferred. Compensation will be discussed with each candidate based on work history and skill level. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available Position 2: Picker/Packer/Shipping/ Forklift Operator - Warehouse Generalist Position Primary responsibilities: • Disassemble/assemble various furniture products. • Pulls and packs product based on daily orders. • Meets specifics of customer orders in a timely manner. • Keeps products separated, organized and in good rotation. • Monitors product quality frequently, reporting problems to mitigate safety issues. • Operates various pieces of equipment (i.e. dolly loader, pallet wrapper, and forklift). • Reports any mechanical problems. • Utilizes continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes. • Follows good manufacturing practices and required work safe practices. • Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. • Assists with inventory stocking/staging, and material management. • Performs other duties as assigned. Picker/Packer Qualifications / Skills: • Should be comfortable using hand tools, including: electric drills/impact driver, sander. For the assembly, disassembly, and prepping of product order for packaging. • Scanning and sorting outgoing stock & products • Pulling, packing, and loading • Receiving, stocking, and stacking - Forklift operating experience preferred. Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent • 6 months retail or customer service experience preferred • Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry date preferred • Familiarity with national safe-work practices *If there is a position above that you are interested in applying for; please email a copy of your resume along with your contact information. Compensation will be discussed with each candidate based on work history and skill level. • Depending on position applied for, part time work / or flexible work hours may be available.