3rd Shift Assembly/Paint - Spring Lake

MillerKnoll, Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll, Inc. in Spring, TX, is seeking an entry-level Operations Technician as part of our pay-for-skills program. Level 1 participants can accumulate 0-2 skill blocks while assembling products in a lean manufacturing environment to meet customer demand with safe, high-quality output.

You will rotate through departments, perform labeling, document work, and support HMPS improvement, with emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products and related parts in a manufacturing setting based on lean principles.
• Attach labels and tags to products and packages.
• Communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.
• Rotate through department workstations as needed and perform required paperwork correctly.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace following 5S and safety guidelines.
• Support improvement activities within the department and across teams.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Adaptability

Manual dexterity

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Work experience

Job description

Why join us?

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE An Operations Technician is part of our pay for skills program and allows individuals to continue to build skills providing opportunity to increase their compensation. Individuals at Level 1 have accumulated 0-2 skill blocks. As an entry level Operations Technician, you will assemble products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based on customer demand and lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and to provide high quality products delivered in a timely manner. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Cross‑training in other departments to learn additional functions is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Gain up to 2 skill blocks according to the skill library.


• Attach appropriate label and tags to product and packages.


• Ability to communicate effectively.


• Works overtime as needed.


• Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.


• Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5S and department safety guidelines.


• Participates in HMPS improvement activities within current department or other departments as appropriate.


• Performs a minimum of 75% of the jobs in the department at the required rate (cycle time).


• Rotates through the department workstations based on business need.


• Checks equipment and product as needed, reports problems or issues regarding safety or quality to department supervisor.


• Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.


• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.


• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

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.

Skills and Abilities

• Competent in basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting.


• 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.


• Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.


• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift and move up to 40 lbs.


• Required to communicate and to be able to see with or without correction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. 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. This organization participates in E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. MillerKnoll is a collective of design brands coming together to remake modern for the 21st century. From creating spaces that help people live and work better to lifting our local and global communities, MillerKnoll is working hard to make a difference. Join us as we design a more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful future together.