Carpentry Associate

About the Company:

Founded in 2008 by Ross Sapir, Roadway Moving is built on the core principles of accountability, kindness, generosity, and dedication. These values drive a culture of excellence, where our people—not just our trucks—set us apart in a crowded industry. We believe in investing in both our employees and our clients, fostering an environment rooted in respect, urgency, clear communication, and appreciation. At Roadway, we don’t just move boxes, we move lives, and we do it with a commitment to making the experience remarkable for everyone involved.

Summary: The Carpentry Associate is primarily responsible for designing, building, and assembling custom wooden crates used to safely transport furniture and other valuable items. This role requires strong carpentry and woodworking skills to construct durable, high-quality crates that meet company standards. In addition to crate building, the associate will assist with furniture repair, refurbishment, upholstery restoration, and other general carpentry projects as needed.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build custom wooden crates to the required dimensions for furniture and other valuable items.

• Ensure all crates are constructed to safely and securely protect items during transportation.

• Repair scratches, dents, nicks, gouges, and other cosmetic damage to wood and metal furniture as needed.

• Perform structural repairs on furniture, including seating, case goods, and upholstered items.

• Assemble and disassemble furniture and upholstery at client locations when required.

• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets company quality standards.

• Safely handle materials and operate tools and equipment while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

• Work closely with the delivery and fulfillment teams to ensure items are properly prepared for transport.

• Provide exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor at all times.

• Any other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Professional carpentry, wood working, refinishing, restoration, color matching skills.

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in operating woodworking and material handling equipment.

• Demonstrated ability (and experience with) operating a table saw, chop saw, tape measure, nail gun, and other common carpentry tools.

• Experience with other areas of precise woodworking and restoration

• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability and experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Must be a team player, flexible with changing schedules, and ability to work at least a 40-hour schedule.

• Experience with upholstery repair

• Prior experience in the moving industry preferred.
  

Salary: $25.00 -$40.00h

Note: The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities due to the nature of work performed to accomplish Roadway Mover’s mission. Roadway Movers, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Roadway Movers, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.