- Company: Taskrabbit
- Location: Allentown, New Jersey
- Salary: Pay not listed
Taskrabbit at a glance
taskrabbit.com- Founded 2008
SEC filings mentioning "Taskrabbit": 23 — search EDGAR
431 employees covered under a retirement plan (2023 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Taskrabbit is an online marketplace that matches freelancers with local help requests such as furniture assembly, moving, delivery, and handyman work. Founded in 2008 by Leah Solivan, it was acquired by an IKEA affiliate in 2017.
3,691 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Furniture Assembler (Taskrabbit) - Allentown, New Jersey
Position Summary
We are seeking capable and self-motivated individuals to join our global network of independent service providers at Taskrabbit. As a Furniture Assembler, you will assist clients in assembling various furniture items, from simple chairs to bed frames or larger modular systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble a wide range of furniture items for clients
- Work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Communicate effectively with clients throughout the assembly process
- Ensure all work is completed to high standards, meeting or exceeding client expectations
What We're Looking For
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Prior experience in furniture assembly preferred but not required
- Confidence with IKEA-style furniture assembly a plus
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients
About the Company
Taskrabbit is a global network of independent service providers, known as Taskers. We offer on-demand services for various tasks and projects, including furniture assembly. Our mission is to make life easier by connecting people who need help with those who can provide it.
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Recent news
- Taskrabbit Unifies Marketplace Operations, Rebranding Dolly to Taskrabbit Delivery Nationwide - Yahoo Finance
- TaskRabbit founder: the pivot is the point - Fast Company
- I'm the founder of Taskrabbit and now run a VC firm. I have 4 kids, 6 calendars, and live my life with 'JOMO.' - Business Insider
- Dorm room move bookings grow nationwide, Taskrabbit says - Axios
- Taskrabbit Jobs: What it Takes to Make Money - NerdWallet
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Working in Allentown, New Jersey
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Related titles include Team Assemblers, Assembly Associate, Cabinet Assembler, and Assembly Inspector. Core work is hands-on assembly with checks against specs; some roles rotate tasks or train peers.
Traits that fit this role
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
Industry news
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Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Production occupations earn a national median of $42,591 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Build speed reading manuals and blueprints, fastener and tool handling, and final quality checks. Practice common flat-pack systems. CERTS list is nursing-focused and not a fit for this title.
- Walk through assembling a multi-part item from instructions only.
- Explain how you verify fit and finish before leaving a site.
- Describe handling missing parts or unclear diagrams on a Taskrabbit job.
Best for reliable, tool-comfortable people who like short in-home gigs in the Allentown area and independent Taskrabbit scheduling rather than a fixed plant shift.
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Listing facts
- Role Furniture Assembler (Taskrabbit)
- Employer Taskrabbit
- Location Allentown, New Jersey
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 14, 2026
- Apply by September 14, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (195 words)
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Typical work in Furniture Assembler (Taskrabbit)
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Perform quality checks on products and parts.
- Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications.
- Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
- Determine work assignments and procedures.
- Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures.
- Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas.
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