Carpentry Associate

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.

About the role

The Carpentry Associate is primarily a Furniture Repair Technician, responsible for refurbishment and repair of assembled furniture and upholstery, restoration, assorted carpentry and/or woodworking. He/she will also make professionally constructed wooden crates.

Responsibilities

• Must have strong customer service skills (always respectful, understanding, and courteous).
• Repairs scratches, dents, nicks, and gouges in primarily wood and/or metal.
• Professionally matches colors and blends.
• Performs structural repair of seating, case goods, living room upholstery, etc.
• Determines whether completed furniture repairs meet quality standards.
• Improves repair process innovations and documentation.
• Builds wooden crates to size and according to the dimensions of items.
• Ensures that the crates are constructed in such a way that the items contained therein may be safely and securely transported without damage.
• Assembles and disassembles furniture and upholstery at client locations.
• Safely handles materials and operates material handling equipment to prevent injuries, prevent damage to equipment, and to ensure the quality of the product.
• May occasionally paint interior office walls, put up shelves, and perform other “handyman” duties.
• Works closely with delivery and fulfillment center teams to solve challenges and ensures quality.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Professional carpentry, woodworking, refinishing, restoration, and 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 able to work at least a 40-hour schedule.
• Experience with upholstery repair.
• Prior experience in the moving industry.

Pay

$25.00 - $40.00/hour

About Roadway Culture

Roadway would not be where it is today nor continue to grow without the dedication of exceptional people who take ownership of every move and every outcome. Our success is built on accountability, resilience, and respect, lived out daily by teams who care deeply about each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. We move with resilience, adapt quickly, and stay steady when challenges arise, because people trust us with moments that matter. Together we grow and shape what comes next.