What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Apprentice position at KI?
At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our Youth Apprentices play an important role in supporting daily operations and gaining hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment. During the summer months, apprentices typically work 20–40 hours per week, with the opportunity for overtime during weekdays and on Saturdays. Overtime is paid at one and one‑half (1.5x) the regular hourly rate.
During the school year, schedules are flexible to accommodate academic commitments. All work schedules are based on customer demand; while many weeks may reach 40 hours, this is not guaranteed.
Requirements / Preferences
- Must be a current high school junior or senior
- Prior work experience is preferred but not required
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn
Available Departments / Shifts
- Fabrication – 2nd Shift
- Paint – 2nd Shift
- Fabrication (Machining) – 1st Shift
- Maintenance
KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.