Upholstery Assembly

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At MillerKnoll, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. Whether you're looking for an entry-level role or you're a skilled tradesperson, we have a position for you. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more about available opportunities with MillerKnoll.

GENERAL PURPOSE

As an Operations Technician, you will assemble products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based on customer demand and lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and to provide high quality products delivered in a timely manner. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Cross-training in other departments to learn additional functions is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reads, understands, communicates, and interprets written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc., which are written in the English language.

Attaches appropriate label and tags to product and packages.

Works overtime as needed.

Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.

Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines.

Participates in MKPS improvement activities within current department or other departments as appropriate.

Performs a minimum of 75% of the jobs in the department at the required rate (cycle time).

Rotates through the department work stations based on business need.

Checks equipment and product as needed, reports problems or issues regarding safety or quality to department supervisor.

Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency

Skills and Abilities

Competent in basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting.

Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.

Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.

Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.

Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift and move up to 40 lbs.

Required to communicate and to be able to see with or without correction.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.