Kitter - Material Flow & Production Support

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing; Caledonia (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing in Minnesota is seeking a Kitter to prepare, stage, and transport stainless‑steel parts and materials to support fabrication and production. You will help ensure materials are accurate, clearly identified, and available to minimize downtime and improve workflow.

This full‑time role requires reading job travelers and following kanban signals, while maintaining labeling, storage, and safe handling per company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver raw materials, components, and supplies to production lines according to production schedules.
• Stage materials at designated workstations to support uninterrupted production flow.
• Monitor material usage and notify inventory or supervision of shortages or replenishment needs.
• Remove completed parts, empty containers, and scrap from production areas as required.
• Maintain accurate material flow by following job travelers, kanban signals, or work instructions.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, handled, and stored in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S requirements.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve material flow.
• Support production operators as needed.

Skills

Material flow knowledge

Organizational skills

Read travelers/instructions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic warehouse equipment handling

Job description

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing in Minnesota is seeking a Kitter to prepare, stage, and transport stainless‑steel parts and materials to support fabrication and production. You will help ensure materials are accurate, clearly identified, and available to minimize downtime and improve workflow.

This full‑time role requires reading job travelers and following kanban signals, while maintaining labeling, storage, and safe handling per company standards.