Material Handler

Protolabs • Rosemount, MN

14d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for receiving, storing, staging and moving raw materials, components and finished goods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ensures accurate inventory, timely material flow to production, adherence to safety and quality standards, and efficient use of material-handling equipment
Shift: 8p-6a Mon; 6p-6a Tue & Wed; 6p-12a Thu

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience (preferred for entry-level roles: relevant training or internships).
• Forklift certification and demonstrated safe operation of powered industrial trucks (or willingness to obtain certification).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP/WMS or barcode scanning systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read shipping/receiving documents and perform basic math.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, or additive manufacturing).
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation and root cause problem solving.
• OSHA or other safety training

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for quantity, condition and accuracy against purchase orders; report and document discrepancies or damage.
• Unload/load trucks and verify shipment contents using receiving documents and scanning/RFID equipment.
• Store materials in designated locations and maintain organized, labeled inventory.
• Stage and deliver materials, kits and components to production lines and work cells on schedule to support continuous production.
• Pick, pack and prepare finished goods for shipping; stage outbound shipments and assist carriers as required.
• Perform cycle counts, physical inventories and routine inventory reconciliation; investigate and resolve variances.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, reach truck).
• Maintain accurate inventory and transaction records in ERP/WMS systems; update documentation (packing lists, inventory movement logs, nonconformance tags).
• Comply with company quality standards and handle nonconforming materials per procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all EHS and PPE requirements.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees