Furniture Production Manufacturing Associate

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.

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.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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:
  • A high school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example),
  • 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

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Frequent use of hands for handling, gripping, and assembling components.
• 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. 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.