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
Assemble and upholsters basic products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based upon customer demand and lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and to provide high quality products delivered in a timely manner. Problem solves with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement activities. 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
Assemble and upholsters Geiger products.
Commits to meeting overtime requirements.
Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.
Inspect parts during the upholstery process to assure compliance to established quality criteria.
Knows and practices corporate, plant, and department safety guidelines.
Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines.
Maintains flexibility to meet team, department, and plant goals.
Participates in Herman Miller Production System (HMPS) improvement activities within current department or other departments as appropriate.
Provides feedback when applicable, to other departments and management on improvements to the process
Understands and practices quality requirements according to specified quality criteria.
Upholsters parts and/or products according to standardized work.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
Additional Essential Functions
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
Licenses and Certifications
Skills and Abilities
Competent in basic math skills, such as adding and subtracting.
Ability to read, understand, communicate, and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc., which are written in the English language.
Ability to bend, twist, and stand for periods of up to 10 or 12 hours.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.
Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.
Demonstrated commitment to team success through reliable attendance.
Flexibility to work assignments and possible hours as business needs require.
Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without accommodations.
Additional Skills and Abilities
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 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.
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.