Manufacturing Associate — Lean Ops & Career Growth

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

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.