Upholsterer

MillerKnoll•Hildebran, NC

About The Position

The Upholsterer assembles and upholsters basic furniture products and related parts in a manufacturing setting, working at a standard rate based on customer demand and lean manufacturing principles. The role focuses on satisfying customers by producing high-quality products and delivering them in a timely manner. The Upholsterer problem-solves with support from team members, participates in continuous improvement, and completes work with careful regard for personal and workplace safety. The employee may learn additional functions through cross-training in other departments as needed. Candidates must have either a high school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED, or work experience that demonstrates performance competency. The role requires basic math skills, the ability to understand and communicate written and verbal instructions and work documentation, cooperative teamwork, adaptability, reliable attendance, and flexibility to work assignments and hours as business needs require. Physical demands include bending, twisting, standing for up to 10 or 12 hours, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED, or work experience demonstrating performance competency.
Competency in basic math, including addition and subtraction.
Ability to read, understand, communicate, and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies, and practices.
Ability to work cooperatively with the team and members of other teams to meet goals.
Willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.
Reliable attendance and commitment to team success.
Flexibility to work assignments and possible hours as business needs require.
Ability to bend, twist, and stand for periods of up to 10 or 12 hours.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Commitment to meeting overtime requirements.

Responsibilities

Assemble and upholster furniture products according to standardized work.
Inspect parts during the upholstery process to ensure they meet established quality criteria.
Follow corporate, plant, department, and other applicable safety guidelines.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment according to 5S and department safety guidelines.
Remain flexible to support team, department, and plant goals.
Participate in improvement activities within the current department or other departments as appropriate.
Provide feedback to other departments and management about process improvements when applicable.
Follow specified quality requirements.
Complete required paperwork accurately to ensure record accuracy.
Meet overtime requirements.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
Learn additional functions through cross-training in other departments as needed.