Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Shift: Monday- Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm

The typical pay range for this role: $21.01-$28.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for our 5% quarterly bonus target.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This is an on-site position supporting our Forest Lake location.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance : Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued Education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• A family centric environment that is focused on our values

Qualifications:

• Preferred High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States
• Minimum 1 experience in plastic injection molding preferred
• Knowledge of proper use of forklift, pallet jacks, scales and other shipping equipment; working knowledge of inventory control systems including bar code systems, working knowledge of all types of materials
• The ability to multitask, run several projects at the same time without losing the ability to complete them on time; communicate with other departments in a professional and respectful manner; basic computer skills; strong problem solving skills

Essential Duties:

• Maintains accurate inventory levels and lot history trees by properly moving and electronically tracking materials per system requirements.
• Mixes, batches, and/or blends material for production while working closely with set-up techs and/or process engineers.
• Maintains material handling equipment and identifies equipment needing repair
• Designates material for production runs; allocates required raw materials, based upon BOM, using IQMS/WMS.
• Returns material to stock after production is complete and assigns it a location in the warehouse
• Reconciles material usage at the end of a work order
• Communicates with Purchasing and Scheduling any shortages or discrepancies
• Cycle counts raw materials and packaging supplies
• Maintains and updates IQMS system for material per production run, transfers and back flushes the system
• Can perform all material handling with little or no supervision
• Recommends changes to improve productivity and/or quality
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Walking is required within the office/shop areas.
• Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements.
• Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment.
• Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner; Ability to make decisions with limited information and supervision.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing facility with normal lighting, and climate control. This position requires the employee to work on a manufacturing floor where they may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, familial status, disability status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our 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.