Manufacturing Shop Associate

About the role

California Closets, founded in 1978, designs custom storage solutions such as walk-in closets, entertainment centers, pantries and home offices. This full-time Shop Associate position is at a franchise-owned location in Ronkonkoma and plays a key role in producing high-quality products. It is a hands-on job for someone with basic carpentry experience who can safely operate small power tools.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and build products using tools and equipment
• Clean and prepare products for delivery or installation
• Operate machinery to produce and cut materials
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
• Build drawers, cut rails and poles, and sort, clean and organize products
• Inspect inventory for conformance to company standards
• Operate saws, edge banders, CNC machines (training provided)
• Operate a forklift to move and store inventory
• Stage products and perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Required profile

• Basic carpentry experience and ability to safely use small power tools
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn; paid on-the-job training is offered
• Forklift experience and certification is a plus

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision health insurance
• PTO days and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with profit share
• Company tools and PPE provided
• 40 hours per week with overtime potential, day-shift hours
• Promotional opportunities and work with luxury products