What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upholstery Fabric Shipping/Receiving Coordinator position at MillerKnoll?
Why join us?
Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to be—spaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking, strengthen organizational culture, and communicate trust to clients and visitors.
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 Geiger 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 Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
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 Geiger 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 Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Conducts activities to support manufacturing effort in meeting internal and external customer expectations for accurate and timely processing of textile shipments. Uses various transaction systems and PC based Office applications to meet reliability goals. Serves as a liaison between manufacturing and all the distribution sites across the company and customer direct shipments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in coordinating the flow of materials from Production or Warehouse to certain manufacturing facilities, and customers, as required by site.
Assist in orienting and training of employees and act as a coach to less experienced team members.
Assume leadership responsibility as needed for setting priorities on shipping dock activities.
Assume responsibility for adherence to all corporate safety guidelines, safety glasses, and pedestrians. Coordinate the delivery of parts from the dock area to production areas, internal warehousing facilities.
Expedite the disposition and shipping of all material returns and reusable packaging or skids, as required by site. Keep supervisor completely informed and perform other tasks as they are assigned.
May fill out documentation for all trailers including bills of lading, packing lists, and any other documentation needed in special circumstances.
Organize and maintain an efficient and effective flow of materials in and out of the staging area (on dock). Performs additional responsibilities as requested.
Responsible for ensuring on time shipments and 100% reliability.
Verify and accurately process all shipments/receipts of materials from suppliers with 100% accuracy to ensure accurate payments to suppliers through voucher on receipt, internal or external customers.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency
Skills and Abilities
High school diploma or equivalent.
2 - 3 years of manufacturing experience which includes 2 years Shipping Coordinator experience.
Competent in math skills such as adding and subtracting with ability to keep and maintain accurate records.
Able to read, understand, communicate, and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc. which are written in the English language; must have legible penmanship.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently being used in the office environment including systems utilized for a vast number of transactions.
Able to schedule and keep track of many simultaneous projects; anticipate problems and develop solutions.
Demonstrated self-initiative and ability to work in a collaborative/participate environment as an integral part of a team, with minimal supervision.
Reliable and creative, strong organizational skills and able to work under pressure and changing priorities.
Demonstrates attention to housekeeping and safety.
Committed to team success through reliable attendance and working overtime with little or no notice.
Must be able to deal with people professionally, tactfully and diplomatically.
Demonstrated effective communication skills both verbal and written with a variety of people at all levels, both internal and external to the company.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. Geiger 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 encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.Simply put, we hire everyone. Geiger 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.
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
careers_help@millerknoll.com
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