Laborer/Prepper

We’re Hiring: Prepper / Laborer — A Future Finisher in the Making Custom Finishing — Forest Lake, MN

Some work can be automated. Finishing high‑end, custom‑made cabinetry isn’t one of them. If you’re an avid Tetris player who can stack a truckload like a puzzle master… If your gift‑wrapping skills make people ask, “How did you do that?”… If you enjoy turning rough surfaces into smooth perfection with the power of elbow grease…You might be exactly who we’re looking for. Custom Finishing provides high‑quality cabinetry and millwork finishing for residential and commercial projects. We value craftsmanship, reliability, and teamwork — and we’re looking for a dependable Prepper / Laborer who wants to grow into a skilled finisher over time. This is hands‑on work in a small, high‑standards shop where finishing is still a human craft. It’s the subtle read of grain direction, the feel of a surface that’s “almost there,” the ability to mix stain by hand and know exactly when it needs one more drop of raw umber. If that kind of work speaks to you, keep reading.

What You’ll Do

• Prep surfaces for stain, paint, and other finishes (sanding, filling, masking — the glow‑up phase)
• Apply successive coats of stain/finish to meet color and sheen requirements
• Compare finished pieces to samples and troubleshoot quality issues
• Disassemble and reassemble cabinets and components
• Load and unload trucks; stage materials for finishing and delivery
• Review job specs and due dates to keep production on track
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safe lifting practices
• Perform quality checks to ensure everything leaving the finish area meets our standards

What You Bring

• Hardworking, motivated, reliable, and detail‑oriented
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable standing/walking up to 8 hours per day
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs safely
• Prior finishing, woodworking, or production shop experience is a plus (but not required)
• Forklift experience preferred
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take ownership of a craft that’s becoming rare
• Ability to be around strong chemicals throughout the day
• Bonus points: You can stack materials like a Tetris grandmaster or wrap a cabinet door like a birthday present

Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday: 6:00 am – 11:00 am (subject to change based on workload) Mandatory overtime: As needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• On‑the‑job training
• Regular schedule and year‑round work

Experience (Preferred but not required for entry-level applicants)

• Finish spraying with air‑assisted spray guns: 2 years (Required for finisher‑track applicants)

Pay: $24.64 - $29.67 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week?
• Do you have experience with air assist sprayers?
• Are you available to work from 6:00 am - 4:00 pm?
• Are you able to be on your feet for at least eight hours per day?
• Are you able to lift at least 50 pounds?

Experience:

• woodworking, painting or staining: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Forest Lake, MN 55025 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30