Product Assembler - Kimball International, Fordsville, KY

Kimball International•Fordsville, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Assembler Worker assembles products to specifications using Shop Order Releases (SORs), Operational Method Sheets (OMSs), or schedules. The role includes checking products and materials for damage, color consistency, alignment, quality, and workmanship; documenting information; and maintaining an organized workspace and equipment. The assembler follows safety, quality, and environmental procedures, performs preventive maintenance, identifies nonconformities, supports process improvements, and may rotate jobs as directed. The position also supports Kimball International’s and National Office Furniture’s Vision, Guiding Principles, policies, Quality system, and Environmental Management System (EMS).

Requirements

Able to learn and adapt to new situations quickly.
Able to interact with diverse groups of people.
Positive attitude and motivation; able to work independently or as part of a team.
Flexible with work schedules.
Able to use problem-solving skills effectively.
Able to meet the physical demands of the job, especially lifting.
Understand the effects of materials used on finished surfaces.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work in a team environment and verify paperwork and tickets.
Manufacturing experience preferred within the last five years of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of manufacturing or assembly experience is preferred.
Manufacturing experience within the last five years of employment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble products according to Shop Order Releases (SORs), Operational Method Sheets (OMSs), or schedules using appropriate gauges, screws, glues, staples, hardware, and tools.
Inspect products and parts for obvious damage, color consistency, alignment, material specifications, quality, and workmanship standards.
Document necessary information.
Keep the workspace and equipment clean and well organized.
Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment being used.
Follow safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Identify nonconformities, follow nonconforming-product procedures, and understand disposition authority.
Implement process improvements.
Support Kimball International’s and National Office Furniture’s Vision, Guiding Principles, and other policies.
Follow and support the Quality system.
Perform job rotation as directed.
Support the Environmental Management System (EMS).
Maintain inventory accuracy.
Verify paperwork and tickets.