Material Handler

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

Job summary

MillerKnoll in Atlanta, GA is seeking a dependable warehouse associate to receive, store, and pull goods in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. You will operate powered equipment, assist with inventory transactions, and maintain a clean, organized work area in compliance with ISO guidelines.

The role requires a forklift license within 30 days, basic math skills, ability to work with a team, and flexibility to cover varied shifts. Regular attendance and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Education or experience demonstrating performance competency.
• Forklift operator’s license required within 30 days of acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Move product, components or materials safely and timely.
• Operate powered stand-up forklifts and order pickers safely.
• Verify goods match transactions and track accurately.
• Complete paperwork using handheld terminals or forms.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas per 5S and ISO guidelines.
• Assist in inventory and improvement activities.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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

Receive, store, and pull raw and finished goods through the facility in a safe, accurate and timely manner, along with the proper part tracking.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Moves product, components or materials to or from production areas, warehouse rack locations, staging areas and trailers in a safe, accurate and timely manner.

• Operates equipment, powered stand-up forklifts and order pickers, and manual two-wheel dollies in a safe manner, ensuring that equipment is kept clean and free of debris.

• Verifies that the goods match the transaction and ensures that goods are identified accurately.

• Completes required transaction/paperwork correctly using handheld terminals, personal computers or forms to ensure accuracy.

• Ensures that powered equipment license is kept current.

• Follows ISO work instructions related to position and other departmental requirements.

• Participates in improvement activities.

• Performs daily safety inspections.

• Maintains a clean, safe work area environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines. Free from debris on floor, racks, dock areas and trailers.

• Communicates problems or issues to department supervisor or the maintenance department.

• Change powered equipment forklift battery as necessary and wears appropriate safety equipment as posted in battery changing area.

• Performs accuracy checks as required.

• Flexibility to work varied hours (surrounding assigned shift) as business needs require.

• Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.

• Works overtime as needed.

• Rotates through the department workstations based on business need.

• Works independently without direct supervision.

• 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

Licenses and Certifications

Forklift operator’s license required within 30 days of acceptance of position.

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 60 lbs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Required to talk and to be able to hear and 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].