Material Handler

Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as a Material Handler/Driver!

Split Shift – Mon to Fri 12pm to 8pm

The 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 do:

• Operate a forklift in the manufacturing shop.
• 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 the corresponding job folders.
• Set up and distribute material for CNC milling areas
• Unload and reload trailers
• Weigh all scrap bins for pick up
• Maintain scrap bins
• Cut raw stock material for shop floor
• Safely operate Forklift to company standards
• Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What it takes:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of shipping and receiving experience
• 1+ years of forklift experience
• Forklift Certified
• Valid Driver's license with a clean driving record
• Inventory control experience preferred
• Previous experience in Manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blueprints, Use of SolidWorks and Mastercam.
• Self-starter capable of dealing with a variety of tasks in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability 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 you:

• We offer a competitive salary
• In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
• 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 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!