Material Handler

Join Our Team as a Material Handler/DriverThe Material Handler is responsible for moving, organizing, and maintaining raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the production environment. This role supports manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are available where needed, inventory is accurate, and shipments are handled efficiently and safely. This role will require operating a forklift and driving the company van to and from local vendors as needed.What You Will DoOperate a forklift in the manufacturing shop.Receive, count, and measure incoming materialRetrieve and store materials in the stock prep area and on stock shelves.Scan material certifications to the corresponding job folders.Set up and distribute material for CNC milling areasUnload and reload trailersWeigh all scrap bins for pick upMaintain scrap binsCut raw stock material for shop floorSafely operate Forklift to company standardsMaintain organization of jobs and material inventory.Perform cleaning and general maintenance.Perform other related duties as assignedWhat It TakesHigh School Diploma or equivalent1+ years of shipping and receiving experience1+ years of forklift experienceForklift CertifiedInventory control experience preferredPrevious experience in Manufacturing environmentAbility to read blueprints, Use of SolidWorks and Mastercam.Self-starter capable of dealing with a variety of tasks in a fast paced, multi-tasking environmentAbility to solve problems that arise in a manufacturing environment without direct supervision while also performing as part of a team.Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner.Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education.High standard of attention to detail.Basic level of Microsoft Office Suite, (Outlook, Word, Excel)What Is In It For YouWe offer a competitive salaryIn addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible planFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account (including employer contributions)Dental and VisionBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityPaid caregiver leaveYou will receive 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours401k with company match and immediate vestEmployee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rateMatching grants through Protolabs foundationAnd More!$19 - $23 an hour Plus, additional Second Shift differential of $2.40 Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPhysical Demands:While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.Work Environment:Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.