Order Picking - Materials Associate

About the Role
We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Materials Associate to join our Fulfillment team. You’ll pick and pack orders, receive and store incoming materials, keep inventory accurate, and get shipments out the door on time. You don’t need a lot of experience. You do need to show up on time, take pride in your work, and be someone the team can count on. You’ll work alongside a supportive, experienced lead who has been with Quantum Graphics for over 12 years.

What You’ll Do

Order Picking, Packing & Shipping

• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment
• Process shipments through USPS, UPS, and FedEx
• Prepare and coordinate freight shipments
• Support pack-out operations

Receiving

• Unload and sign for incoming deliveries
• Receive all shipments within 24 hours and verify them against expected arrivals
• Process receipts in VeraCore (our inventory system), assign storage locations, and print placards/labels
• Store all received materials accurately

Inventory

• Pull and stage items using first-in, first-out (FIFO)
• Move and merge inventory, both physically and in VeraCore
• Help with cycle counts and resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate inventory moves with the Fulfillment Lead

Warehouse Upkeep

• Keep aisles and work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Handle disposal and recycling of warehouse materials

What We’re Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team

Preferred

• 1–2 years of warehouse experience
• Forklift experience
• Mechanical aptitude

Equipment You May Operate
Forklift, order picker (wave), manual and powered pallet jacks, manual dock plate, ladder. We provide training as needed.

Physical Requirements & Schedule

• On your feet most of the shift (about 50% standing, 45% walking)
• Frequent bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling
• Regularly lift 50 lbs, occasionally up to 75 lbs
• Full-time, 8-hour shifts; occasional weekends
• Closed-toe shoes required

Pay:$17.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, plus company-paid vision
• FSA and HSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee 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.