HNI Corporation Careers

Description

POSITION HIRING FOR: LEVEL 3 ADVANCED DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT: WORKING TITLE, IF APPLICABLE

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JOB DETAILS

Position Summary: In this position, you will perform a variety of activities, including receiving, storing, staging, reallocating and loading of finished products, primarily using a lift truck. You will be required to exercise judgment in accepting or rejecting finished goods according to quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working from tools supplied by management system, uses required material handling equipment to receive, store, stage, load, transport and ship all models of finished product 
• Knowing all locations of finished product.  
• Ensuring that all replacements parts are packed and shipped expediently. 
• Loading transport vehicles to obtain optimum spatial utilization while ensuring damage free product, at a proper cost.  
• Verifying all product to ensure in correct shipment. 
• Working with and maintaining various materials and finished stock inventory records using RF scanners and computer screens.  
• Investigating missing units and adjusting RF accordingly.  
• Performing periodic inventory audits and reporting any material shortages.  
• Checking and maintaining material handling maintenance logs, evaluating the safety of material handling equipment, and participating in required safety training to acquire and maintain material handling certification.?  
• Performing quality checks according to standard work.?  
• Performing TPM procedures as required on specified equipment. 
• Maintaining a clean work area and following 6S guidelines.?  
• Following standard work for all jobs performed; suggesting and documenting improvements to standard work.  
• Operating a computer and printer to print tags. 
• Prioritizing multiple tasks to support and maintain shipping/receiving flow. 
• Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization 
• Member may be required to train others in Level 3 and/or Level 2 per the Member Training Program 
• Member will be expected to maintain flexibility and will occasionally perform other roles in Level 3 and Level 2

Work Environment/ Physical Conditions:

• Dust, fumes and noise are commonplace
• Seasonal fluctuations in temperatures and humidity are expected
• Stand and/or work for up to 10-hours per day
• Lift and carry up to 40lbs on a continuous basis

WHAT IT TAKES

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, understand, and execute to standard work 
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently as needed 
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, while maintaining a positive attitude and approach 
• Ability to perform high volume repetitive type work 
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills and dealing with a variety of variables to make general decisions within guidelines as to safety, quality, set-up sequences, weight restrictions, etc. in the processing of in-bound and out-bound materials and finished product.   
• Ability to take direction, as well as, direct or delegate to others. 

Experience Needed:

• HNI experience, Previous manufacturing, distribution or lift truck experience is preferred 
• Consistent work history and dependability 
• Proven history of strong work performance 

Education and/or Required Training:

• No prior education or training is required. However, must be able to add, subtract, multiply and/or divide decimals and fractions using a calculator.

Travel Requirements: 

• May be required to travel to and from various distribution centers (within Muscatine) as needed.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [email protected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.