COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world’s most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.

POSITION PROFILE

This position is responsible for visually inspecting all raw and finished product, loaded and unloaded, on the finishing systems against established quality criteria.  We are looking for true paint line experience.  Candidates with sprayer experience a plus. 

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.

Required Skills

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

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.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

INDICATES THE PERCENTAGE OF TIME DURING A TYPICAL WORKDAY THAT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ACTIVATES IS PERFORMED:

+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ |   |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | |   |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | | ACTIVITY | NEVER | RARELY | OCCASIONALLY | FREQUENTLY | CONTINUOUSLY | | | | | | | | | | | 0-10% | 11%-33% | 34%-66% | 67%-100% | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | PHYSICAL |   |   |   |   |   | | DEMAND: | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | SITTING | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | STANDING |   |   |   |   | X | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | BEND/TWIST |   |   | X |   |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | SQUAT/KNEEL | X |   |   |   |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | CLIMB | X |   |   |   |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | CRAWL | X |   |   |   |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | COORDINATE |   |   |   |   | X | | FOOT, HAND, | | | | | | | EYE | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | WALKING |   |   |   |   | X | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | LIFTING/CARR |   |   |   |   |   | | YING: | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | UNDER 10 | | | | | | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | 10 TO 25 |   |   |   | X |   | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | 26 TO 55 |   |   | X |   |   | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | PUSHING/PULL |   |   |   |   |   | | ING: | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | UNDER 10 | | | | | | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | 10 TO 25 |   |   |   | X |   | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | 26 TO 55 |   |   |   | X |   | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | REACHING: |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | | ABOVE | | | |   | X | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | AT |   |   |   | X |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | BELOW |   |   |   | X |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | ENVIRONMENT: |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | | UNPROTECTED | X | | | | | | HEIGHTS | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | BEING AROUND |   |   |   |   | X | | MOVING | | | | | | | MACHINERY | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | CHANGES IN |   |   | X-SEASONAL |   |   | | TEMPERATURE/ | | | | | | | HUMIDITY | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | DRIVING |   | X 5% |   |   |   | | EQUIPMENT | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | MUST A |   |   |   |   |   | | VEHICLE BE | | | | | | | DRIVEN TO | | | X | |   | | PERFORM THE | | | | | | | ESSENTIAL | | | | | | | FUNCTIONS: | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | COLOR |   | X |   |   |   | | DISCRIMINATI | | | | | | | ON | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | PERSONAL |   |   |   |   | X | | PROTECTIVE | | | | | | | EQUIPMENT | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | EXPOSURE TO |   | X |   |   |   | | DUST, VAPORS | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | TALKING: |   |   |   |   |   | | EXPRESSING | | | | | | | OR | | | | | | | EXCHANGING | | | | | | | IDEAS BY | | | | | | | MEANS OF THE | | | | | | | SPOKEN | | | | | | | WORDS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | HEARING: |   |   |   |   |   | | PERCEIVING | | | | | | | THE NATURE | | | | | X | | OF SOUNDS BY | | | | | | | THE EAR WITH | | | | | | | OR WITHOUT | | | | | | | CORRECTION. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | SEEING: |   |   |   |   |   | | OBTAINING | | | | | | | IMPRESSION | | | | |   | | THROUGH THE | | | | | | | EYES OF THE | | | | | X | | SHAPE, SIZE | | | | | | | DISTANCE, | | | | | | | MOTION, | | | | | | | COLOR, OR | | | | | | | OTHER | | | | | | | CHARACTERIST | | | | | | | ICS | | | | | | | OF OBJECTS | | | | | | | WITH OR | | | | | | | WITHOUT | | | | | | | CORRECTION. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | REPETITIVE |   |   |   |   |   | | MOTION: | | | | | | | REPETITIOUS | | | | | X | | MOVEMENT OF | | | | | | | ARMS, HANDS, | | | | | | | WRISTS, ETC. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+

Required Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency

Knoll is an Equal Employment opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require an accommodation due to a disability at any time during the application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruiting@knoll.com.

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

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.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

INDICATES THE PERCENTAGE OF TIME DURING A TYPICAL WORKDAY THAT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ACTIVATES IS PERFORMED:

+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ |   |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | |   |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | | ACTIVITY | NEVER | RARELY | OCCASIONALLY | FREQUENTLY | CONTINUOUSLY | | | | | | | | | | | 0-10% | 11%-33% | 34%-66% | 67%-100% | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | PHYSICAL |   |   |   |   |   | | DEMAND: | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | SITTING | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | STANDING |   |   |   |   | X | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | BEND/TWIST |   |   | X |   |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | SQUAT/KNEEL | X |   |   |   |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | CLIMB | X |   |   |   |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | CRAWL | X |   |   |   |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | COORDINATE |   |   |   |   | X | | FOOT, HAND, | | | | | | | EYE | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | WALKING |   |   |   |   | X | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | LIFTING/CARR |   |   |   |   |   | | YING: | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | UNDER 10 | | | | | | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | 10 TO 25 |   |   |   | X |   | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | 26 TO 55 |   |   | X |   |   | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | PUSHING/PULL |   |   |   |   |   | | ING: | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | UNDER 10 | | | | | | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | 10 TO 25 |   |   |   | X |   | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | 26 TO 55 |   |   |   | X |   | | LBS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | REACHING: |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | | ABOVE | | | |   | X | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | AT |   |   |   | X |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | BELOW |   |   |   | X |   | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | ENVIRONMENT: |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | | UNPROTECTED | X | | | | | | HEIGHTS | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | BEING AROUND |   |   |   |   | X | | MOVING | | | | | | | MACHINERY | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | CHANGES IN |   |   | X-SEASONAL |   |   | | TEMPERATURE/ | | | | | | | HUMIDITY | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | DRIVING |   | X 5% |   |   |   | | EQUIPMENT | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | MUST A |   |   |   |   |   | | VEHICLE BE | | | | | | | DRIVEN TO | | | X | |   | | PERFORM THE | | | | | | | ESSENTIAL | | | | | | | FUNCTIONS: | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | COLOR |   | X |   |   |   | | DISCRIMINATI | | | | | | | ON | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | PERSONAL |   |   |   |   | X | | PROTECTIVE | | | | | | | EQUIPMENT | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | EXPOSURE TO |   | X |   |   |   | | DUST, VAPORS | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | TALKING: |   |   |   |   |   | | EXPRESSING | | | | | | | OR | | | | | | | EXCHANGING | | | | | | | IDEAS BY | | | | | | | MEANS OF THE | | | | | | | SPOKEN | | | | | | | WORDS. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | HEARING: |   |   |   |   |   | | PERCEIVING | | | | | | | THE NATURE | | | | | X | | OF SOUNDS BY | | | | | | | THE EAR WITH | | | | | | | OR WITHOUT | | | | | | | CORRECTION. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | SEEING: |   |   |   |   |   | | OBTAINING | | | | | | | IMPRESSION | | | | |   | | THROUGH THE | | | | | | | EYES OF THE | | | | | X | | SHAPE, SIZE | | | | | | | DISTANCE, | | | | | | | MOTION, | | | | | | | COLOR, OR | | | | | | | OTHER | | | | | | | CHARACTERIST | | | | | | | ICS | | | | | | | OF OBJECTS | | | | | | | WITH OR | | | | | | | WITHOUT | | | | | | | CORRECTION. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+ | REPETITIVE |   |   |   |   |   | | MOTION: | | | | | | | REPETITIOUS | | | | | X | | MOVEMENT OF | | | | | | | ARMS, HANDS, | | | | | | | WRISTS, ETC. | | | | | | +--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+