Finisher-Plant

Role Overview

As a Finisher in our case goods plant, you will be responsible for preparing, staining, and finishing wood components and completed furniture pieces. This full-time role is ideal for individuals with hands-on finishing experience who take pride in producing consistent, high-quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Apply stains, sealers, glazes, and topcoats using spray equipment or hand-application methods
• Prepare wood surfaces through sanding, filling, and cleaning to ensure proper finish adhesion
• Match colors to established production standards and maintain consistency across product runs
• Inspect raw and finished components for defects and perform necessary touch-ups or corrections
• Ensure proper drying times, even coverage, and smooth finish quality
• Identify and correct common finishing issues such as streaks, light spots, or surface imperfections
• Maintain finishing tools, spray booths, and work areas in clean and safe working condition
• Follow all safety procedures related to chemical handling, ventilation, and equipment operation
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to meet production goals

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in wood finishing, preferably in a furniture manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of stains, sealers, and finishing materials
• Ability to operate spray guns, sanding tools, and other finishing equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Ability to follow instructions, color standards, and production processes
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting
• Knowledge of safe handling practices for finishing materials

• Experience with both water-based and solvent-based finishing systems
• Ability to perform color matching and minor formula adjustments
• Familiarity with case goods finishing processes and production flow

Workplace Benefits

• Safe, ethical, and collaborative environment
• Hourly employees get paid weekly

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 31 days)
• Onsite wellness clinic and free health programs
• 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage

• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving
• Annual facility closures in July and December

Culture & Values:
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality. Discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, sex, or religion has no place at Bernhardt.

Founded in 1889 in Lenoir, NC, Bernhardt Furniture is a global leader in luxury furniture design. With eight manufacturing facilities and a 75,000 sq. ft. showroom in High Point, we remain a fourth-generation family business built on craftsmanship, quality, and community.

Become part of the Bernhardt legacy. Bernhardt Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/Vet/Disabled.