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Entry level temporary jobs are short-term positions designed for individuals who are new to the workforce or a specific field. These roles typically require minimal prior experience and offer on-the-job training. They are ideal for gaining work experience, building a resume, and exploring different industries. Temporary jobs can last from a few days to several months and may sometimes lead to permanent employment opportunities.

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Employer UsageUsed by staffing agencies and companies for short-term needsDirect employment by companies for ongoing roles
Search & Comparison IntentPeople exploring short-term work options or trying out companiesIndividuals seeking stable, long-term employment

Entry Level Temporary roles are short-term positions often filled through staffing agencies, providing flexibility and varied experience. Entry Level Permanent positions offer stability and ongoing employment with a single employer. Both roles typically require similar credentials but differ mainly in duration and employment stability.

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Manufacturing Position All Shifts (Temp-to-Hire Opportunity)

MillerKnoll

Zeeland, MI • On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

MillerKnoll rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 51 rated furniture manufacturers

Job description

Why join us?
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 MillerKnoll 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 MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Temp to Hire Approach
This position begins on a temporary basis through Adecco Staffing with the potential to transition into a permanent role. This approach allows both you and the company an opportunity to ensure a strong mutual fit before making a long-term commitment. We're seeking reliable individuals who can grow with the role and make meaningful contributions to our team.
Process
After 60 days of satisfactory performance and attendance, you may be eligible for initial consideration for direct-hire conversion; however, this is not a guarantee and will depend entirely on business needs and job availability at that time.
GENERAL PURPOSE
An Operations Technician is part of our pay for skills program and allows individuals to continue to build skills providing opportunity to increase their compensation. As an entry level Operations Technician, you will assemble products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based on customer demand and lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and to provide high quality products delivered in a timely manner. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Cross-training in other departments to learn additional functions is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assembly
  • Attaches appropriate label and tags to product and packages.
  • Checks equipment and product as needed, reports problems or issues regarding safety or quality to department supervisor.
  • Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.
  • Gain up to 2 skill blocks according to the skill library.
  • Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines.
  • Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Participates in HMPS improvement activities within current department or other departments as appropriate.
  • Performs a minimum of 75% of the jobs in the department at the required rate (cycle time).
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.
  • Rotates through the department work stations based on business need.
  • Works overtime as needed.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Machine Operation
  • Individuals with Machine Operation skills operate specialty machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble or move products meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards.
  • Maintains and monitors machinery to ensure proper function.
  • Performs multiple processes using a variety of equipment in a manufacturing setting, dependent upon the department processes.
  • Produces a high-quality product delivered in a timely manner to satisfy customers.
  • Solves problems with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement.
  • The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.
  • Required to learn additional functions through cross-training in other departments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.
  • Rotates through the department work stations based on business need.
  • Works overtime as needed.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Material Handler
  • Individuals with Material Handling skills receive, store, and pull raw and finished goods through the facility in a safe, accurate and timely manner, along with the proper part tracking.
  • Operate equipment (standup/ sit-down/ swing reach forklift, aerial lift) in a safe and timely manner.
  • Must maintain a valid forklift license and follow MIOSHA standards as a professional Material Handler
  • The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.
  • Required to learn additional functions through cross-training in other departments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.
  • Rotates through the department work stations based on business need.
  • Works overtime as needed.
  • 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
Assembly:
  • 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.
  • Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.
  • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift and move up to 40 lbs.
  • Required to communicate and to be able to see with or without correction.

Machine Operation:
  • Competent in basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting.
  • Preferred advanced math skills related to ability to operate advanced systems or processes such as GDT (Geometric Dimensional Tolerances).
  • Ability to use required measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.
  • 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 and influence others.
  • Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.
  • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Required to talk and to be able to hear and see with or without correction.

Material Handler:
  • 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.
  • Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.
  • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift and move up to 40 lbs.
  • Required to communicate and to be able to see with or without correction.

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 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.
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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