Assembler

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 to 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.

POSITION PROFILE

High volume and fast paced position in which the associate will assemble various products with an opportunity to train and operate multiple pieces of equipment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Operation of equipment to laminate fabric to various substrates
• Finish panel skins with back-wrapping operations
• Assemble components into finished product
• Pack finished product for shipment and label for shipment
• Keep accurate records of jobs performed
• Wand product information into computerized inventory system
• Transport stock to and from work area
• Mark job loads with order number
• Inspect produced parts for quality and quantity
• Requisition supplies as needed
• Work from verbal or written instructions
• May be required to pack units for shipment
• Plan jobs to be most efficient
• Participates in standard job rotations
• Perform job rotation with team members to insure proper standardized work and ergonomic safety
• Perform all duties according to safety policies and procedures
• Performs all 5S housekeeping tasks in appropriate areas
• Works to ensure work area is maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition at all times
• Completes all regularly scheduled 5S checks
• Immediately alerts team member and team coordinators of all unsafe work conditions
• Participates as a member of the Manufacturing Team, i.e. Trim, Shipping, Fabrication, etc.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies
• Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members Attends appropriate team meetings
• Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas of lack of cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues effecting cohesiveness
• Actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand up to 100% of the time
• Push and pull up to 1500 lbs. on wheels
  
  

Required Skills

COMPETENCIES:

Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.

Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects under minimal supervision and meet required deadlines.

Knoll Operating systems principles and objectives: Knows all Knoll established operating systems (e.g. quality, safety, environmental). Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Required Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency
• 1 year of manufacturing assembly or related experience
  
  

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.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

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.