Inventory Material Handler - 3rd Shift (Manufacturing)

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Material Handler to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN on 3rd shift. This role will prepare and maintain the supply of raw material, packaging and component items for production. Shift: 3rd Sunday - Thursday, 11:00pm - 7:30am

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

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.

Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

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.

Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. 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

Preferred High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience

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; basic computer skills; 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

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 be able to lift 50 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment.

Ability to make decisions with limited information and supervision.

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.

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 maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. Sunday - Thursday, 11:00pm - 7:30am