Operations Technician - Seating

MillerKnoll•East Greenville, PA

About The Position

The Operations Technician assembles products in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment and may train to operate multiple pieces of equipment. The role supports manufacturing operations through assembly, inspection, packing, inventory recording, material transport, job planning, and participation in team rotations. Work is performed according to safety, quality, environmental, and standardized-work procedures, with an emphasis on maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area and coordinating effectively with teammates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience demonstrating performance competency.
One year of manufacturing assembly or related experience.
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects under minimal supervision and meet required deadlines.
Knowledge of Knoll operating systems, including quality, safety, and environmental systems, and understanding of the responsibility to maintain familiarity with them, support them, consider the impact of individual actions, and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand up to 100% of the time.
Ability to push and pull up to 1,500 pounds on wheels.

Responsibilities

Assemble components into finished products.
Pack finished products and label them for shipment.
Keep accurate records of jobs performed.
Enter product information into the computerized inventory system using a wand.
Transport stock to and from the work area.
Mark job loads with the order number.
Inspect produced parts for quality and quantity.
Requisition supplies as needed.
Work from verbal or written instructions.
Plan jobs for efficiency.
Participate in standard job rotations and rotate with team members to support standardized work and ergonomic safety.
Perform duties according to safety policies and procedures.
Complete 5S housekeeping tasks and scheduled 5S checks.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area, and promptly alert team members and coordinators to unsafe conditions.
Participate as a member of the Manufacturing Team, including teams such as Trim, Shipping, and Fabrication.
Contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to support best practices.
Attend appropriate team meetings.
Identify and raise issues affecting team cohesiveness and work supportively with the team to resolve them.
Look for and reinforce actions that support coordination across the larger organization.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.