About the role
Why join us?
If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Knoll, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. 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.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Supports and responds to team members. Produces a high quality product delivered in a timely manner to satisfy customers. Solves problems with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement. Completes all activities with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. May serve as area trainer and/or training endorsement on specific equipment and/or processes, and assist in development of departmental/functional guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Actively engages and encourages involvement of team members in improvement initiatives.
Captures, analyzes, and reports on abnormalities relating to the paint line standard processes.
Primary contact for communication and follow through on schedule deviations.
Actively balance work content across team members to ensure efficient utilization and sustained productivity.
Consistently performs to and assists in developing Work Instructions at each process and requests changes when needed.
Maintains clear and effective daily communication with the Work Team Leader and team members across all shifts.
Consistently performs, knows, and understands SPC/Quality checks by utilizing measuring tools and devices and react to specification data.
Maintains a clean, safe, working environment according to 5S principles and department safety guidelines.
Leads and participates in MKPS improvement activities within current department or other departments.
Reads, understands, and interprets routings/drawings / BOM (Bill of Material) so that parts are produced to quality expectations.
Trains others and assists in developing training tools as needed.
Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.
Works overtime as needed.
Flexibility to work varied hours (surrounding assigned shift) as business needs require.
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.
Required Skills:
One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency
Minimum 1 year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in reading dimensional production drawings and specifications.
Experience in and knowledge of accessing and using information system computer databases.
OEM training on specified equipment (as needed or upon availability).
Skills and Abilities
Competent in basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting.
Preferred advanced math skills related to ability to operate advanced systems or processes, such as GDT (geometric dimensional tolerances).
Ability to use required measuring tools and devices such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, set up probes, etc.
Ability to work cooperatively within the team and mentor and influence teaching behavior with team members of other teams to meet goals.
Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment, and to identify, teach, and lead others.
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 50 lbs.
May require obtaining a fork lift license to utilize in a warehouse environment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to appropriately apply MKPS technical tools, i.e., standardized work, job instructions, work balance chart, time observations. etc.
Requires the use of a computer to run systems for MRP, WH locator, enter data, print graphs and signs.
Required to talk and to be able to hear and see with or without correction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. 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.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
Aplyr's read
MillerKnoll thrives on innovation, crafting furniture for diverse settings, attracting creative and strategic minds across design, operations, and sales.
What's promising
- •Strong brand portfolio with iconic names like Herman Miller and Knoll.
- •Commitment to sustainable design and manufacturing processes.
- •Diverse opportunities in design, technology, and operations across global locations.
What to watch
- •Recent merger may lead to organizational restructuring and role uncertainty.
- •Manufacturing roles may require shift work, impacting work-life balance.
- •High competition in the furniture industry can pressure profit margins.
Why MillerKnoll
- •Pioneers in modern furniture design with a rich heritage.
- •Focus on blending technology with traditional craftsmanship.
- •Offers a collaborative environment for creative problem solvers.
Aplyr’s read is generated by AI from public sources. Was it useful?
About MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll is a collective of brands that designs and manufactures furniture and related products for various environments, including offices, homes, and educational institutions.
