Furniture Manufacturing Technician - Line

Why join us?

If you’re looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you’re in the right place. At Geiger, we offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth.

This position assembles furniture products and related parts in a manufacturing setting, working at a standard rate of work based upon customer demand and lean manufacturing principles. The goal is to satisfy the customer by producing high‑quality products delivered in a timely manner, problem‑solving with other team members, and continuously improving processes. The role follows standard work methods and practices to ensure production efficiency and safety, and may involve cross‑training in other departments.

• Perform hands‑on production tasks related to furniture/component production in accordance with established work instructions and quality standards.
• Read, interpret, and follow written and verbal production instructions, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Operate basic production tools and equipment safely and efficiently; inspect equipment prior to use and report any safety, quality, or mechanical concerns to the supervisor.
• Inspect furniture components and finished surfaces to ensure proper application, appearance, and adherence to quality requirements.
• Accurately complete required production, quality, and inventory documentation to support manufacturing records and traceability.
• Rotate through multiple production workstations and demonstrate the ability to perform at least 75% of departmental technician functions at established cycle times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S standards and departmental safety guidelines.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement, teamwork, and problem‑solving activities within the department and across departments as needed.
• Work overtime as required to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance based on scheduled work hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production goals and overall business objectives.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent (GED, for example).
• Work experience that demonstrates performance competency.

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

• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.
• Regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs; frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Communicate and see with or without correction.

We hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, including veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.

Miller Knoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Miller Knoll participates in E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.