Furniture Repair Technician - Dania Furniture

Company: Scandinavian Designs
Location: Lombard
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Join our family owned, Scandinavian-inspired furniture and home d--cor retailer. Dania Furniture is a home furnishings destination rooted in our love for modern design and quality craftsmanship. We are looking for a full-time Furniture Repair Technician at our Lombard, IL location. We are looking for handy, artistic, detail-oriented, and organized individual who has a history and passion for woodworking and some upholstery experience. Our Furniture Repair Technician will be responsible for the repair and restoration process of assembled furniture and upholstery in accordance with the Scandinavian Designs standards. They have the important role of quality assurance as they repair our merchandise for customers. Our FRTs understand the urgency of accurate repair and storage of goods and respect that our customers expect high quality products in excellent condition. Our procedures require care, a positive attitude, safety awareness and good organizational skills. The merchandise repair will be primarily done at our Distribution Center but may also include in-home repair work.* Evaluate damages and select appropriate methods of repair and/or restoration for wood furniture, leather, fabric, and upholstery.* Note damaged furniture and follow procedure for its repair or return - report problems to the Manager.* Maintain inventory and stock records within refurbishing department and order supplies required to perform daily tasks.* Adhere to all standard operating procedures and ensure daily/weekly/monthly performance levels are achieved.* Strong commitment to safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness with team members.* Use PC to look up inventory information and make entries accurately.* Note damaged furniture and follow procedure for its repair or return - report problems to the Manager.* Acquire, maintain, and apply an ample level of product and customer knowledge.* Always follow safety and security procedures in accordance with Company Standards.* Report unsafe conditions and injury or illnesses.* Maintain high standards of cleanliness and maintenance within working environment and with all equipment and tools.* Unload and load merchandise by hand or with warehouse equipment.* May safely transport incoming merchandise to correct racks and warehouse areas.* May Stage and inspect merchandise for quality and prepare for loading.* May perform in-home repair whenever needed.Qualifications: * Minimum 2 years' experience working with wood furniture, leather, fabric, and upholstery.* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.* Comfortable working with hands and displays an aptitude for craftsmanship, artistic and or carpentry services.* Efficiency with color matching and blending.* Wood repairs including scratches, dents, and splits.* Upholstery repairs including structural/internal mechanism replacements.* Prior Distribution Center or Warehouse experience preferred.* Familiar with hand tools, wrenches, pliers, and cutters.* Excellent time management and organizational skills.* Demonstrate attention to detail and reliability.* Excellent customer service, team, and communication skills.* Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment.* Valid local driver's license.* Able to successfully complete our pre-employment background, drug, and physical screening.Working Conditions: * Lifting minimum of 50 lbs. on a regular basis unassisted.* Operating pallet jack and other power and/or hand tools.* Regular standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping.* Exposure to external weather, heat and cold.* Exposure to Noise.* Exposure to moving machinery/Forklift/Pallet lift.Dania Furniture Offers:* Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA)** 401k with employer contribution* Work life balance - Paid Time Off (PTO)* Fun and rewarding work* Visually inspiring workplace* Family-oriented team environment* Regular schedule* Generous merchandise discounts* Benefits eligibility depends on scheduled hours. A family business 50+ years in the making, with over 30 furniture showrooms across the U.S., our sister-brands (Scandinavian Designs and Dania Furniture) are a contemporary home furnishings destination rooted in a love for Nordic culture, modern design and quality craftsmanship. We offer extensive product and sales training to facilitate career growth. Our compensation includes a competitive pay program, comprehensive health and retirement benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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