Material Handler

Be yourself at Protolabs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

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!

Responsible for receiving, storing, staging and moving raw materials, components and finished goods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ensures accurate inventory, timely material flow to production, adherence to safety and quality standards, and efficient use of material-handling equipment

Shift: 6a-4p Mon; 6a-6p Tue & Wed; 6a-12p Thu

What you will do:
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for quantity, condition and accuracy against purchase orders; report and document discrepancies or damage.
• Unload/load trucks and verify shipment contents using receiving documents and scanning/RFID equipment.
• Store materials in designated locations and maintain organized, labeled inventory.
• Stage and deliver materials, kits and components to production lines and work cells on schedule to support continuous production.
• Pick, pack and prepare finished goods for shipping; stage outbound shipments and assist carriers as required.
• Perform cycle counts, physical inventories and routine inventory reconciliation; investigate and resolve variances.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, reach truck).
• Maintain accurate inventory and transaction records in ERP/WMS systems; update documentation (packing lists, inventory movement logs, nonconformance tags).
• Comply with company quality standards and handle nonconforming materials per procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all EHS and PPE requirements.

What it takes :
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience (preferred for entry-level roles: relevant training or internships).
• Forklift certification and demonstrated safe operation of powered industrial trucks (or willingness to obtain certification).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP/WMS or barcode scanning systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read shipping/receiving documents and perform basic math.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, or additive manufacturing).
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation and root cause problem solving.
• OSHA or other safety training

What is in it for you :
• 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 at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

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 Employer

Physical 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 70 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.