Operations Technician - 1st Shift

MillerKnoll, Inc.; East Greenville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll's East Greenville location is seeking a Warehouse Operator to maximize process efficiency and ensure accurate deliveries, packing and shipments. The role suits a dependable, detail-oriented candidate with interest in warehouse operations and logistics.

You'll handle loading/unloading, labeling, weighing, and packing for domestic and overseas transport, use forklifts and scanners, and support safety and inventory documentation while upholding Knoll safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret paperwork related to assignments.
• Able to stand and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Attention to detail to identify discrepancies and safety concerns.
• Excellent verbal communication and dependable, punctual.
• Forklift – Class I Certification.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing warehouse materials by carrying out all product loading and unloading tasks.
• Manages the loading, labeling, weighing, and packing for domestic and overseas transportation.
• Receiving materials and assisting in decisions about storage locations, sorting, and consolidating.
• Accurately scans, weighs and documents material in accordance with procedures.
• Operates equipment such as forklifts, stretch wrapping machines, scanners, and RF equipment.
• Works with supervisors to advise on damaged items, repairs, overflow stock or discrepancies.
• Documents warehouse inventory and activities, including machine status, forklift inspection forms, quality, and safety reports.
• Maintains daily production schedule and suggests changes to optimize service goals.
• May operate swing reach truck or new machinery under guidance.
• Keeps workspace orderly and safe; performs daily housekeeping.
• Upholds Knoll safety and OSHA standards, including PPE.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Forklift – Class I Certification

Stand-up Reach Truck experience

Reading and interpreting paperwork

Basic computer literacy

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication skills

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

OSHA safety compliance

Job description

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Knoll, 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 Knoll 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 Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

POSITION PROFILE

Knoll's East Greenville team is seeking our next Warehouse Operator! The new operator will be a champion of maximizing the efficiency of our process and ensuring the accuracy of warehouse deliveries, packing and shipments. The ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented individual that exemplifies a strong interest in warehouse operations, logistics or management.

• Overseeing warehouse materials by carrying out all product loading and unloading tasks.
• Manages the loading, labeling, weighing, and packing for domestic and overseas transportation.
• Receiving materials and assisting in making decisions regarding storage locations, sorting, and consolidating.
• Accurately scans, weighs and documents material in accordance with procedures.
• Utilizes the operation of equipment/machinery, such as forklifts, stretch wrapping machines, scanners, and radio frequency equipment.
• Works closely with supervisors to advise on damaged items, repairs, overflow stock or discrepancies.
• Closely documents warehouse inventory and activities, including machine operational status, forklift inspection forms, quality, and safety reports.
• Maintains daily production schedule and makes recommendations for changes to optimize service goals.
• Embraces learning opportunities, such as operating swing reach truck (under guided conditions) or operating new machinery.
• Encourages an orderly, safe workspace among team members and performs daily housekeeping tasks.
• Upholds all Knoll safety and OSHA standards, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• The ability to perform diversified manual work of a repetitive, fast-paced nature.
• Ability to handle/adjust products, perform heavy lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• Comfortable working in closed, confined space if required.
• The ability to work in a high humidity environment.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency.
• The ability to read and interpret paperwork associated with all job assignments.
• Ability to work on one’s feet and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Attention to detail for identifying discrepancies and safety concerns.
• Excellent verbal communication skills Demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
• Forklift – Class I Certification
• Stand-up Reach Truck experience a plus

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 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].

MillerKnoll is a collective of design brands coming together to remake modern for the 21st century.