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Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Conover, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

Position Summary: Preps whitewood cases to erase all roughness, including intricate detailing to prepare for finishing process. Assembly of casegoods hardware and/or other parts.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Read tickets and/or job notes prior to prep to verify options.
  • Transports cases to and from workstation.
  • Disassembles cases, removes hardware.
  • Inspects case for areas that need repair.
  • Repair areas by using putty and putty knife to fill in cracks, holes and any imperfections.
  • Sands cases using jitterbug sander, hand sander to smooth all areas of case, paying close attention to detail ensuring case if free of defects.
  • Installs/Assembles door fronts on casegoods.
  • Does the detailing of specific pieces that need it.
  • Maintains neat and orderly workstation.
  • Wears required safety glasses and foot wear; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor
  • Performs daily stretching exercises.
  • Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

 

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Must have ability to learn quickly.
  • Understand correct placement of case parts.
  • English required for reading tickets and instructions.
  • Ability to identify scratches, dents and dings.
  • Ability to use sandpaper, jitterbug sander, putty, epoxy, and hand tools.

 

Physical demands and work environment:

  • Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting 35 – 50 lbs. onto and off work station; occasionally lifting in excess of 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Must be able to lift/remove and flip over pieces for cartooning.
  • Standing / Walking: Must be able to stand and walk consistently during the 8 hour day.
  • Reach / Handle / Grasp/Feel: Repetitive use of hands required. Must be able to use drills, screwdrivers, staple guns throughout the day.
  • Bend / Lift / Stoop: Gathering supplies throughout day from various heights.
  • Push/Pull: Must be able to push cases into designated work zones; or pull with designated tow tool.
  • Environment: Indoors, controlled airflow, no air conditioning.
  • Tool Usage: Required to use glue gun, staple gun, rubber mallet, hammer, screw driver, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, and other tools for entire shift.

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