Material Coordinator

Knoll Inc.; Hildebran (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a dedicated manufacturing professional to support our operations in the United States. The role focuses on proper handling, storage, and distribution of materials, ensuring quality and efficiency across the machine room and warehouse.

Benefits start on day one and opportunities for growth are available. Responsibilities include inspecting parts, reconciling manifests, recording materials in BAAN, and maintaining organized racks for quick retrieval.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED acceptable) or demonstrable performance.
• Ability to read manifests, work orders, and related documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory software systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts quality in the machine room to meet standards.
• Validate manifests and confirm production steps completed.
• Reconcile physical counts with documented manifests for accuracy.
• Receive and record materials in BAAN accurately.
• Organize and store parts by type for easy identification and retrieval.
• Communicate with team members and leaders when a 'HOT' ticket is received for priority handling.
• Distribute materials from the warehouse to correct locations in a timely manner.
• Perform T-nut insertion tasks during downtime or when possible.
• Reject materials that do not meet quality expectations and escalate issues to leaders.
• Collaborate with team leaders and QA staff on questions about parts and processes.
• Maintain organized racks to facilitate efficient material handling and retrieval.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Reading manifests

Communication

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BAAN

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. 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

Responsible for the proper handling, storage, and distribution of materials. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational efficiency and quality standards by conducting inspections, validating documentation, and communicating effectively with team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inspect the quality of parts produced in the machine room to ensure they meet established standards.
• Validate manifests, ensuring all parts have completed the necessary production processes.
• Reconcile physical counts of parts with documented manifests to ensure accuracy.
• Receive and record materials in the system (BAAN) accurately and promptly.
• Organize and store parts in racks according to type, and species for easy identification and retrieval.
• Communicate with team members and leaders when a "HOT" ticket is received, ensuring priority handling.
• Distribute materials received from the warehouse to the appropriate locations in a timely manner.
• Perform T-nut insertion tasks during downtime or when other duties allow.
• Reject materials that do not meet quality expectations and escalale issues to the appropriate team leaders.
• Collaborate with team leaders and quality assurance staff to address any questions or concerns about parts and processes.
• Maintain organized and accessible racks to facilitate efficient material handling and parts retrieval.
• 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

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain orderly storage and retrieval systems.
• Ability to read and interpret manifests, work orders, and related documentation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and leaders.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with inventory software systems.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues related to quality and workflow.

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 frequently post new opportunities. 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].

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Positive Impact

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