Installer

Here at Haworth, our Seasonal Members are eligible for the following :

Newly renovated on-site gym open 24 hours

Quarterly bonus programs

Zero waste to landfill company which provides personal on-site recycling drop-off

Ability to return to work for Haworth during future breaks

Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)

As a Seasonal - Jr. Company Store Installer you will :

POSITION PURPOSE :

Assists with receiving, staging, installing, and trouble-shooting of office furniture or architectural interiors products on corporate and showroom installations and assure quality of product meets customer satisfaction levels.

Accountable for safety, proper product installation, and disposition procedures for member and customer safety purposes, in addition to influencing cost containment.

Utilizes various tools to complete job requirements.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm with the possibility of overtime

Rate : $16.50 per / hr

Duration of this seasonal position : May until August

Please upload a current resume to your Haworth application profile

For specific work instructions, please refer to departmental / work area Standards of Work .

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Stages, installs, and reconfigures furniture and architectural interior products for offices to ensure perfect execution of installation process and meet or exceed customer product and service needs.

Moves, pushes, and pulls loaded carts from warehouse to job site to ensure customer delivery and installations schedules are met.

Lifts and moves various furniture and architectural interior products at installation sites to according to plan and customer expectations.

Loads / unloads various pieces of furniture from trailers to ensure accuracy and maintain quality of customer product. Operates department cargo van and delivers product to and from job site.

Provides designers with facility measurements and checks layout drawings against architectural prints to ensure accuracy in drawings.

Responsible for personal tool kit of hand and power tools.

Assists with pre-installation inventory on job set-ups, ensuring all product and tools needed are accounted for and ready.

Installs new product lines; provides recommendations for improvements to product engineers to enhance efficiency and quality of products.

Inspects Haworth offices to assure showroom-ready conditions per standard operating procedures; performs repair and maintenance as necessary.

Loads / unload variety of furniture from trailers and installs product for corporate donation program. Frequently lifts and moves product weighing 50 to 75 pounds;

occasionally up to 150 pounds (assistance given with heavier objects)

Utilizes personal computer (PC) and keyboard / mouse while performing functions of position. Travels both overnight and internationally away from corporate offices.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Ability to read blueprints.

Ability to work in self directed-team environment that fosters problem-solving, change management, and continuous improvement.

Capable of working in fast paced, ever-changing environment with minimum supervision; ability to make sound decisions on quality problems, safety, and product set-up.

Good organizational, attention to detail and project management skills.

Excellent interpersonal, communications, facilitation, problem-solving, and planning skills required.

Able and willing to stay current with product information relating to installation and product enhancements. Ability to learn on the job and improve skills quickly.

PC and keyboard / mouse skills required, including working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to be regularly exposed to production environment.

Ability to lift and move material and product frequently weighing up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 150 pounds; push and pull loaded furniture carts weighing between 75 and 500 pounds (assistance given with heavier objects).

In addition to the above, all employees are expected to :

Meet daily production requirements.

Respect and follow safety policies and regulations; scan the environment for things that may pose a safety risk; encourage others to utilize safe and healthy work practices.

Follow company policies and standard work procedures. Encourage others to follow work rules. Call attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.

Perform quality work and inspections (per Haworth quality standards) throughout the production process.

Flex weekly work schedule as business demands; may work more than forty hours per week, including weekends and / or holidays.

Follow all housekeeping standards and complete daily 5S checklists / tasks.

Cross-train and perform in other job functions as requested.

Complete other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Must be 18 years of age

Work Requirements / Experience :

New members may be placed in this job and receive on the job training.

Technical Skills and Abilities :

Ability to use basic hand, air, cordless, and / or electric tools.

Ability to utilize appropriate electronic production system and maintenance management system to complete job duties, along with the respective technology tools, e.

g. personal computer (PC), tablet, keyboard, mouse, RF gun.

Ability to or ability to learn to read and follow basic blueprints.

Good color perception.

Strong manual dexterity.

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of a self-directed, self-managed, high performance, empowered work team, all employees are expected to demonstrate all cultural and job competencies.

Haworth Cultural Competencies :

Acts as Champion for Change - Challenges status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions;

supports people in their efforts to try new things.

Supports Co-Workers : Responds positively to requests; helps others achieve their goals; considers how his / her actions will impact others;

looks for ways to contribute to the team.

Navigates Organization : Understands how work gets done in organizations; builds networks that allow him / her to efficiently drive projects through organizational structure;

maximizes productivity while staying within constraints of formal organizational policies and rules.

Pursues Self-Development - Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his / her career; engages others in discussions about career development;

seeks feedback on ways to increase his / her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities.

Serves Customers - Builds strong relationships with customers; stays aware of customer needs, concerns, and satisfaction;

responds promptly to customer questions and requests; effectively manages customer expectations.

Adapts to Others Changes his / her interpersonal style and approach based on circumstance; modifies his / her approach based on cues from others;

makes effort to treat people in a way that makes them feel comfortable and respected.

Job-Specific Competencies :

Accepting Responsibility - Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development;

openly discusses their actions and their consequences both good and bad.

Adapting to Change - Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions.

Delivering High Quality Work - Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality;

makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice.

Driving for Results - Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; willing to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives;

takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work.

Working with Diverse Populations - Shows respect for the beliefs and traditions of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity;

discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Utilizing Feedback - Reacts to feedback in a positive, constructive manner; encourages others to provide suggestions regarding things he / she might do differently.

Demonstrating Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others;

does more than is expected or asked.

Solving Complex Problems - Breaks down large problems into smaller, more manageable components; identifies key factors that influence the viability of different solutions;

clarifies information needed to solve problems.

Displaying Technical Expertise - Keeps his / her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks;

understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his / her job; shares technical expertise with others.

Testing & Troubleshooting - Consistently performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure machines, processes, or tools are functioning as expected;

thoroughly follows test and maintenance procedures to resolve operating malfunctions.

Acting Decisively - Moves quickly to make decisions and commit to a clear course of action; comfortable making decisions based on partial information;

willing to take risks in order to maintain momentum; shows a strong bias toward action.

ENVIRONMENTAL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Large machinery and equipment used in work areas. Possibility of cuts, scrapes or bruises.

Moderate exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants. May also be exposed to glue, solvent, heat, paint, fiberglass, and denatured alcohol.

Constant mental and visual alertness required to avoid potential serious injury to self and others in all work groups.

Eye protection required; hearing protection may be required.

Moves and may lift materials and / or products weighing 50 to 75 pounds, occasionally more (assistance given with heavier objects).

Walks, bends, twists, turns, reaches and lifts while performing functions of position.

Standing required for extended periods.

Work requires regular repetitive arm and hand movement.

May be required to climb stairs and ladders.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by members assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Last updated : 2024-03-24