Cabinet Maker-Carpenter

Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 144,000 product offerings, 112 locations in North America, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 110,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu has understood the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values are what allow us to achieve Our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Cabinet and Countertop Carpenter (Fabricator) to join our team of professionals in Hanover Park, IL.

Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at Richelieu.com as well as Richelieu YouTube .

Key Responsibilities The Associate will report to the Manufacturing Manager and work with other members of the team to increase company profitability and customer satisfaction. Duties may include the use of power hand tools, woodworking machinery operation, the understanding shop drawings, keeping material organized and ready to ship, and ensuring correct items and quantities are packaged in the most efficient manner. He/she will represent the company in a highly professional, safe, and cost-effective manner that complies with all safety and other applicable regulations.

• Handle inventory as a Fabricator, prepare orders for shipping, and receiving incoming shop supplies
• Sort and organize merchandise so that it can be easily located
• Keep records of items received and damaged merchandise returned
• Tag and place inventory as it is received from vendors
• Maintain quality control standards by checking items as they come in
• Check product against orders for accuracy
• Ensure all orders leave the facility in a manner consistent with Richelieu Core Values
• Select the most efficient and cost-effective packaging option
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment as required
• Maintain a safe driving record free of violations
• Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• May require occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• Related experience in a similar position, including but not limited to: panel processing, plastic laminate work, solid surface fabrication, case assembly, etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent driving record free of violations
• High School diploma preferred
• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Past experience in woodworking machinery operation
• Ability to read basic shop drawings
• Mechanically inclined, ability to problem solve

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based hourly rate
• Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, etc.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company matching
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid vacation and holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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