Line tender job description

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world's most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands - Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully - reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications.

To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.

This position is responsible for visually inspecting all raw and finished product, loaded and unloaded, on the finishing systems against established quality criteria. We are looking for true paint line experience. Candidates with sprayer experience a plus.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Visually inspect all raw and finished product, loaded and unloaded, on the finishing systems against established quality criteria.
* Load and unload paint system according to paint schedules.
* Use designated equipment to check finished quality of painted parts against established quality criteria.
* Maintain accurate records of product loaded, unloaded and rejected from the paint system.
* Unload and present product in a manner acceptable to the trim areas.
* Read and understand part tags and catalog numbers.
* Clean and maintain load and unload areas.
* Transport stock to and from work area.

Participates in standard job rotations. Perform job rotation with team members to insure proper standardized work and ergonomic safety.

Perform all duties within established ISO and safety policies and procedures.

Performs all 5S housekeeping tasks in appropriate areas. Works to ensure work area is maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition at all times. Completes all regularly scheduled 5S checks. Immediately alerts team member and team coordinators of all unsafe work conditions.

Participates as a member of the Finishing Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas of lack of cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues effecting cohesiveness. Actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Required Skills

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

* Will be required to cross train on critical finish department positions for coverage purposes
* Must be able to work in a team environment and be part of the rotation of all the load and unload positions
* Must pass color test
* May be required to receive additional education and attend seminars for related training
*

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

* Experience in a manufacturing environment required
* Working knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, principles, and tools preferred

Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.

Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects under minimal supervision and meet required deadlines.

Knoll Operating systems principles and objectives (this competency appears in all job descriptions): Knows all Knoll Muskegon established operating systems (e.g. quality, safety, environmental). Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Physical Activity

Indicates the percentage of time during a typical workday that each of the following physical activates is performed:

Activity

Never

Rarely

0-10%

Occasionally

11%-33%

Frequently

34%-66%

Continuously

67%-100%

Physical Demand:

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Bend/Twist

X

Squat/Kneel

X

Climb

X

Crawl

X

Coordinate Foot, Hand, Eye

X

Walking

X

Lifting/Carrying:

Under 10 lbs.

X

10 to 25 lbs.

X

26 to 55 lbs.

X

Pushing/Pulling:

Under 10 lbs.

X

10 to 25 lbs.

X

26 to 55 lbs.

X

Reaching:

Above

X

At

X

Below

X

Environment:

Unprotected Heights

X

Being Around Moving Machinery

X

Changes in Temperature/Humidity

X-Seasonal

Driving Equipment

X 5%

Must a vehicle be driven to perform the essential functions:

X

Color Discrimination

X

Personal Protective Equipment

X

Exposure to Dust, Vapors

X

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken words.

Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear with or without correction.

X

Seeing: Obtaining impression through the eyes of the shape, size distance, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects with or without correction.

X

Repetitive Motion: Repetitious movement of arms, hands, wrists, etc.

X

Required Experience

* A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency

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.