If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At MillerKnoll, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. Whether you're looking for an entry-level role or you're a skilled tradesperson, we have a position for you. 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 about available opportunities with MillerKnoll.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Upholsters 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. Assists and trains other upholsterers on new or existing products. 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

Upholsters any and all of the products in the Geiger catalog.

Upholsters parts and/or products according to standardized work.

Assists and trains other upholsterers on new and existing products.

Maintains flexibility to meet team, department, and plant goals.

Commits to meeting overtime requirements.

Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.

Inspects 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.

Participates in MillerKnoll Production System (MKPS) 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.

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

5 plus years of experience in upholstery.

Skills and Abilities

Must be have advanced upholstery skills with the ability to do all styles of upholstery.

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.

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.