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. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.

Our purpose is to 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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Visually inspect all raw and finished product, loaded and unloaded, on the finishing systems against established quality criteria.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visually inspect all raw and finished product, loaded and unloaded, on the finishing systems against established quality criteria.
• Load and unload paint system according to paint schedules.
• Use designated equipment to check finished quality of painted parts against established quality criteria.
• Maintain accurate records of product loaded, unloaded and rejected from the paint system.
• Unload and present product in a manner acceptable to the trim areas.
• Read and understand part tags and catalog numbers.
• Clean and maintain load and unload areas.
• Transport stock to and from work area.
• Participates in standard job rotations. Perform job rotation with team members to insure proper standardized work and ergonomic safety.
• Perform all duties within established ISO and safety policies and procedures.
• Performs all 5S housekeeping tasks in appropriate areas. Works to ensure work area is maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition at all times.  Completes all regularly scheduled 5S checks.  Immediately alerts team member and team coordinators of all unsafe work conditions.
• Participates as a member of the Finishing Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies.  Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.  Attends appropriate team meetings.  Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas of lack of cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues effecting cohesiveness.  Actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Finishing Team Member.  It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function.  Nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. 

Experience Requirements

• Technical Experience: Will be required to cross train on critical finish department positions for coverage purposes; Must be able to work in a team environment and be part of the rotation of all the load and unload positions; Must pass color test; May be required to receive additional education and attend seminars for related training.
•  Industry Experience: Experience in a manufacturing environment required.  Working knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, principles, and tools preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects under minimal supervision and meet required deadlines.
• Knoll Operating systems principles and objectives (this competency appears in all job descriptions):  Knows all Knoll Muskegon established operating systems (e.g. quality, safety, environmental). Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS