Helpers Flooring is a small hardwood flooring company in the Minneapolis area. We install, sand, and finish wood floors, and we do it by written procedure — every job runs the same checklist, so you always know what's next. We're adding a helper to our sanding crew.
You won't be working alone — our foreman is on-site running every job. He owns the quality of the floor; your job is to run equipment well, keep the site clean and safe, and keep the job moving.
What you'll do
- Run the drum sander on the main field of the floor — 36, 60, and 80 grit passes, keeping the machine moving
- Run the edger and palm sanders along walls, baseboards, and corners the drum can't reach
- Load, unload, and stage equipment: drum sander, buffer, HEPA vacuum, materials
- Dust containment and cleanup: tape off registers and doorways, vacuum and tack the floor between steps
- Follow the safety procedures every time — hearing protection on the drum, respirators around stain and finish, proper disposal of oil-soaked rags and pads
What you're not responsible for
The finished floor is the foreman's call. He checks the work, makes the judgment calls, and answers to the customer. You're expected to run your equipment carefully and speak up when something looks off — not to carry the quality of the job.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and your own transportation to jobsites around the metro
- Able to lift 50+ lbs regularly — sanders and material are heavy
- Reliable: on-site on time, every scheduled day
No sanding experience needed. The foreman trains you on the machines and our checklists step by step. If you've done any physical or jobsite work and you take direction well, you can learn this trade here.
Hours and pay
$18–$22/hour depending on experience. Starting part-time, expanding quickly to full-time (30–40 hours/week) as the schedule fills.
How to apply
Apply with a sentence or two about the physical or jobsite work you've done — no resume polish needed.