Sander

Company Overview

Essential Cabinetry Group is a leading cabinet manufacturer in the United States, renowned for providing high-quality, customizable cabinetry that combines innovative design with superb craftsmanship. The company operates under core values represented by the acronym C.A.R.E: Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. These principles guide the company’s mission to surpass customer expectations and enhance the central spaces of homes nationwide.

Essential Cabinetry Group offers employees a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, well-being, and personal development. This includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sander to join our manufacturing team on the first shift at our Rockledge, FL location. This full-time role requires working on the production floor to prepare cabinetry components for finishing, ensuring quality standards are met through careful sanding and inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold the company's CARE values in daily work practices.
• Contribute to producing high-quality cabinetry products for customers.
• Operate an orbital sander and other hand tools to smooth drawers and doors, correcting imperfections as needed.
• Prepare surfaces for paint or stain application using appropriate manual tools.
• Conduct tactile and visual inspections to confirm the quality of finished pieces.
• Identify and report any defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisors.
• Follow labels and instructions meticulously, ensuring assembled pieces are organized correctly on racks according to orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the workspace and equipment, adhering to prescribed safety protocols.
• Complete required documentation for parts handled.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to operate an orbital sander and various hand tools efficiently.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, along with solid basic math capabilities.
• Competence in reading tape measures for precise measurements.
• Physical capacity to stand for prolonged periods while performing repetitive hand motions.
• Preferred minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Work Relationships and Reporting

The Sander role involves communication across all organizational levels, including executive leadership, functional heads, colleagues, and production staff. The position reports directly to the Department Supervisor.

Physical Demands and Safety Requirements

• Must be capable of lifting and moving items weighing over 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and perform repetitive motions for extended durations.
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes on the production floor.

Strict adherence to all safety policies is required, including the consistent use of appropriate PPE to ensure a safe working environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in non-air-conditioned areas exposed to hazardous materials like paints, stains, and solvents. The environment includes operating machinery, conveyors, spray booths, and drying racks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Essential Cabinetry Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available throughout the hiring process upon request.