Material Handler

Protolabs • Nashua, NH

108d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler supports manufacturing operations by moving, organizing, and maintaining raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the production environment. The role ensures materials are available where needed, inventory is accurate, and shipments are handled efficiently and safely. It requires operating a forklift and driving the company van to local vendors as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with an additional second-shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of shipping and receiving experience.
• At least 1 year of forklift experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and use SolidWorks and Mastercam.
• Self-starter who can manage varied tasks in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Ability to solve manufacturing-environment problems without direct supervision while also working as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• High standard of attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status; temporary visa holders are not eligible for hire.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop or kneel regularly and lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Inventory control experience.
• Knowledge of machining in a prototype manufacturing setting, or related experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift in the manufacturing shop and follow company safety standards.
• Drive the company van to and from local vendors as needed.
• Receive, count, and measure incoming material.
• Retrieve and store materials in the stock prep area and on stock shelves.
• Scan material certifications to corresponding job folders.
• Set up and distribute material for CNC milling areas.
• Unload and reload trailers.
• Weigh scrap bins for pickup and maintain the bins.
• Cut raw stock material for the shop floor.
• Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with traditional or high-deductible plan options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account, including employer contributions.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• Three weeks of paid time off, plus holiday pay and volunteer hours.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount.
• Matching grants through the Protolabs Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED