Furniture Production Manufacturing Associate

Why join us

If youre looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career youve come to the right place. At Geiger were 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. Its 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
The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for assembling furniture products and related components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports customer demand by following lean manufacturing principles to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently. The Manufacturing Associate follows standard work practices collaborates with team members to resolve issues and participates in continuous improvement initiatives. Cross-training in additional departments is required to support operational flexibility and business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assemble furniture products and components according to established work instructions and quality standards.
Read understand and follow written and verbal instructions including work orders policies and procedures.
Complete required production and quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean organized and safe work area in accordance with 5S standards and departmental safety guidelines.
Inspect products and equipment as required; identify and report quality safety or equipment issues to the department supervisor.
Rotate among departmental workstations and perform at least 75% of the jobs within the department at the required cycle time.
Participate in continuous improvement activities within the department or across the organization.
Work overtime as needed to meet production schedules and customer demand.
Maintain regular predictable attendance based on assigned work schedules.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.
Perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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
Basic math skills including counting addition and subtraction
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with other departments
Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to a dynamic manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

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.

Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift
Frequent use of hands for handling gripping and assembling components
Ability to reach with hands and arms throughout the workday
Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain visual acuity with or without correction

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. Were 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 .