Order Picking - Materials Associate

Position Summary

The primary role is to maintain day to day order picking/packing and maintain warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, and shipping. This role ensures accurate handling of materials, proper inventory control, and timely fulfillment of orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Order Picking/Packing

• Pulling orders and preparing for shipments.
• Prepare freight shipments.

Shipping

• Process shipments via USPS, UPS, and FedEx.
• Prepare and coordinate freight shipments.

Receiving

• Receive all shipments within 24 hours of delivery and verify expected arrivals.
• Process shipments in VeraCore (inventory management system) and assign storage locations.
• Print placards/labels for each receipt.
• Accurately store all received materials.
• Unload and sign for incoming deliveries.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Maintain accurate inventory through proper staging and picking.
• Pull and stage items using first-in, first-out (FIFO) methodology.
• Move and merge inventory physically and within VeraCore.
• Assist with cycle counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate inventory movement with the Fulfillment Lead.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support pack-out operations.
• Maintain organized warehouse aisles.
• Manage disposal and recycling of warehouse materials.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred

• 1–2 years of warehouse experience
• Mechanical aptitude

Competencies

• Organization and time management
• Communication and teamwork
• Positive attitude and reliability

Equipment Operation

• Forklift
• Order picker (wave)
• Manual and powered pallet jacks
• Manual dock plate
• Ladder

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Standing: ~50% | Walking: ~45% | Sitting: ~5%
• Frequent bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (occasionally up to 75 lbs)
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts; occasional weekends may be required
• Closed-toe footwear required

Compensation 

• Pay Range: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
• Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Company-paid Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer & Non-Discrimination

Quantum Graphics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, familial status, membership in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Quantum Graphics provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check Notice

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, conducted in compliance with Minnesota “Ban the Box” law and other applicable regulations.

At-Will Employment Statement

Employment with Quantum Graphics is at-will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law.