Industrial Sewer / GSO / 1st Shift

MillerKnoll, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll in Holland, MI is seeking a sewing machine operator to join our upholstery manufacturing team. You will operate industrial sewing machines, align fabric pieces, and complete daily documentation to ensure quality and efficiency. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and teamwork in a fast-paced production setting.

We value reliability, physical stamina, and basic math/reading skills. Training is provided; overtime may be required to meet customer needs, with a focus on 5S principles

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate and program sewing machines for detailed assembly work.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and perform repetitive motions of bending, pushing, grasping, and pulling.
• Demonstrated ability to distinguish between colors of thread or fabric, fabric grains and patterns.
• Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and demonstrated attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics.
• Complete daily paperwork to track rejects, units completed or other documentation as required.
• Inspect parts during assembly and upon completion to assure compliance with established product quality criteria.
• Maintain expected levels of order and cleanliness using 5S principles.
• Assists and provides feedback with machine repairs.
• Maintains productivity expectations to meet customer demands.
• Operate industrial sewing machine to join pre-cut and upholstery pieces; align pieces to preserve grain and/or pattern.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Additional Essential Functions

Skills

Basic math

Reading

Communication

Color/ Fabric recognition

Hand–eye coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Power hand tools

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operates machinery to perform single and double needle sewing operations. Exhibits initiative in daily performance to provide quality products and services that meet/exceed customer demands and maintain a quality working relationship with team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics.


• Complete daily paperwork to track rejects, units completed or other documentation as required.


• Inspect parts during assembly and upon completion to assure compliance with established product quality criteria.


• Maintain expected levels of order and cleanliness using 5S principles.


• Assists and provides feedback with machine repairs.


• Maintains productivity expectations to meet customer demands.


• Operate industrial sewing machine to join pre-cut and upholstery pieces; align pieces to preserve grain and/or pattern.


• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.


• Additional Essential Functions

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

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Demonstrated ability to operate and program sewing machines for detailed assembly work.


• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and perform repetitive motions of bending, pushing, grasping, and pulling.


• Demonstrated ability to distinguish between colors of thread or fabric, fabric grains and patterns.


• Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and demonstrated attention to detail.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic math, reading and communication skills.


• Ability to rapidly manipulate small parts and use power hand tools.


• Proven ability to work in a flexible work environment and adapt to overtime requirements as needed.


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


• Additional Skills and Abilities

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.

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 encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] .