Leading Midwest supplier of cabinets, countertops & closet products through custom design and fabrication.
Design basic cabinet/closet plans and countertop quotes, assist customers in selections.
14 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Des Moines, IA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
206 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Role
Description
cabinet design
order verification
bid intake
plan revision
order submission
client interaction
Schedule appointments and assist customers with design selections and showroom visits.
Verify product acknowledgements with Design Team Lead to ensure order accuracy.
Receive new bid requests from home builders, remodeling contractors, and homeowners to send to Administrative Assistant for entry into company system(s).
Complete basic cabinet designs using 2020 or Studio software.
Prepare plans for jobsite measure and revise plans to accurately reflect final measurements to ensure product fit.
Complete orders and submit through appropriate ordering system(s).
Requirements
ckf pro
2020
microsoft office
interior design
blueprint reading
attention to detail
Strong attention to detail.
Complete basic countertop quotes using CKF Pro.
Ability maintain organization while working on multiple projects.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
1-3 years of experience in kitchen or closet design.
Associates or Bachelors degree in Interior Design or related field.
Ability to read and scale blueprints.
Valid drivers license and clean driving record
Experience with 2020 or similar design software.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre-employment drug and background testing is mandatory.
Company
Overview
Founded 1923
Year Established
CKF was established as a wholesale building materials supplier.
1954 Expansion
Midwest Expansion
Expanded operations into Iowa, broadening its regional presence.
1986 Ownership Change
New Era Begins
Changed ownership and diversified its product offerings beyond lumber.
Employee-Owned 2019
Employee Stock Ownership
Became fully employee-owned through an ESOP program.
Transformed alongside evolving kitchen trends.
Diversified its product range beyond lumber.
Entered countertop fabrication in 2000, initially with Corian, then stone by 2003, growing into a premier Midwest fabrication facility.
Rebranded to CKF in 2015.
Now operates multiple Midwest showrooms and fabrication shops, supplying homeowners, builders, contractors, dealers, and remodelers.
Specializes in custom cabinetry, stone and solid-surface countertops, and closet design.
Typical projects include residential kitchen remodels, commercial builder partnerships, and fabrication of specialized countertop surfaces.
Unique for its century‑long evolution from lumber wholesale to a design‑focused, employee‑owned regional leader in kitchen and countertop solutions.
Culture + Values
Adaptive: ability to experiment, innovate, and adapt to cultural norms in response to constantly shifting circumstances.
Committed: fully committed to working together with all stakeholders in a positive and constructive manner to fulfill promises and achieve exceptional outcomes.
Better Planet: growing through sustainable practices, innovative products and materials that reduce environmental impact.
Better Business: creating value for stakeholders through productivity, continuous improvement and superior performance.
Better Community: conducting business in a safe, socially responsible manner with integrity and respect for the individual and the community.
Environment + Sustainability
60% GHG Reduction
GHG Emissions Per Tonne
Achieved a 52% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of production since 2012, with a target of 60% by 2025.
40% GHG Efficiency
GHG Emissions Per Shipment
Aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of product shipped by 40% since 2012.
170% Waste Diversion
Waste Diversion Increase
Increased waste diversion by 170% between 2014 and 2022, with a target of 50% by 2025.
100% Packaging Goal
Recyclable Packaging
Aiming for all packaging to be recyclable or compostable by 2025; 58% compliant in 2015, with moulded pulp packaging already at 100%.
Operate dams providing low-carbon hydroelectric power supporting operations and local grid.
Received Health & Safety awards including Fantastic Four Risk Control Leader (2021, 2023), Soaring Eagle Leadership Award (2023), and COR certificate (2023).
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly disclosed DEI strategy, goals or gender-related statistics available.