Upholstery Line Loader

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, 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 Geiger 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 Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. GENERAL PURPOSE Accomplish on-time completions for reliability by planning, coordinating, and controlling priorities and production of parts produced for internal and external customers. Problem solves with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement. Performs and completes all activities with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. May learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicates effectively with other flows, supervisors and managers to determine order priority, delayed materials or parts, and completed components. Follows MillerKnoll's recycling procedures for proper disposal of items. Follows MillerKnoll's standard quality guidelines for all products. Follows the requirements of good documentation practices when handling quality records or controlled documents. Handles non-conforming parts and reports to supervision recuts. Inspect work for quality, recognize flaws in components, and properly report problems to supervisors or receivers as necessary. Issues and pulls the required components and / or matching shop orders to establish available work. Keeps components in order and maintains an accurate count of components on hand. Keeps workspace cleaned and organized. Label what is due today and prioritize within the day. Maintains sufficient work on the production lines and directs the flow of components. Must be able to work in a team environment. Must be able to work overtime as needed for production needs. Must be safety oriented. Uses the dispatch reports, shop order prints, and EMS to prioritize work and determine components required, missing, damaged, or unfinished. Utilizes lean manufacturing principles as trained or directed. 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 Must be able to operate a forklift as required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as shop order prints and procedure manuals. Read emails and provide written or verbal correspondence. Ability to communicate problems with components to the proper supervision. Ability to communicate group instructions to department employees. Ability to do basic math. Ability to match number on shop order prints. Ability to apply knowledge to carry out detailed and straight forward instructions in written, verbal, or schedule form. Ability to logically and efficiently coordinate the movement of goods in the process. Ability to perform critical thinking functions. Ability to work in a regulated environment. Good computer skills, MS office experience, and inventory control system. Ability to learn and utilize good interpersonal skills. Ability to read and understand safety data sheets when using chemicals. 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. 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. Employment Type : Full Time