Materials Handler - Quality, Shipping & Process Improvement

Kimball International; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International is seeking a warehouse associate in Danville, KY. The role involves verifying counts, inspecting parts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a furniture shipping environment. Candidates must be able to safely move heavy pieces, operate dollies, and follow PPE and safety guidelines.

The position emphasizes documentation, space and equipment organization, and participation in continuous improvements while supporting environmental and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in loading/unloading furniture and shipping operations.
• Ability to safely operate dollies and move furniture weighing 40–300 lbs.
• Adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify counts per Shop Order Release (SOR) specification.
• Inspect parts for quantities per SOR specifications.
• Inspect for damage, color consistency, alignment, and workmanship standards.
• Document necessary information.
• Keep workspace and equipment clean and organized.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Follow safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming product procedures.
• Implement process improvements.
• Support company policies and EMS.
• Complete job rotation and support the Quality system.
• Position requires ability to load/unload furniture.
• Must be able to dolly heavy furniture 40–300 lbs.

Skills

Shipping experience

Heavy lifting

Job description

Kimball International is seeking a warehouse associate in Danville, KY. The role involves verifying counts, inspecting parts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a furniture shipping environment. Candidates must be able to safely move heavy pieces, operate dollies, and follow PPE and safety guidelines.

The position emphasizes documentation, space and equipment organization, and participation in continuous improvements while supporting environmental and quality systems.