Manufacturing Associate

MillerKnoll; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start on day one

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a manufacturing associate to assemble products in a high‑volume setting guided by lean principles. You will learn cross‑training across departments and contribute to timely, high‑quality outputs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable standing for long periods, with good math skills and teamwork. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required (counting, adding, subtracting).
• Ability to work collaboratively with team and other departments.
• Willingness to adapt to a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and communicate written and verbal instructions and policies.
• Complete required paperwork accurately to ensure records.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area following 5S and safety guidelines.
• Participate in improvement activities within the department or others as needed.
• Perform at least 75% of department tasks at the required rate (cycle time).
• Rotate through workstation as needed based on business needs.
• Report safety or quality issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; work overtime as needed.
• Perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why join us?

If you’re looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you’ve come to the right place. At Geiger, we’re searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.

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 Geiger 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 Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE
The manufacturing associate position assembles products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based upon customer demand and lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and to provide high-quality products delivered in a timely manner. Problem solves with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement activities. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Required to learn additional functions through cross‑training in other departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reads, understands, communicates, and interprets written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc.

• Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.

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

• Participates in 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.

• Works overtime as needed.

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

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

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.

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.

• 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.

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].