Material Handler

LEGO A/S; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Insurance (life and disability)

Wellbeing resources

Colleague Discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work option

Job summary

LEGO Group in the United States, Richmond, VA, is seeking applicants for a production assistant to support manual production activities on our lines. You will handle materials, perform component insertion, and help maintain safe and efficient operations on a 7am–7pm, non-rotational 2-2-3 schedule.

Applicants should have 1–2 years in manufacturing, basic mechanical understanding, and the ability to stand, lift up to 33 lbs, and work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Basic technical or mechanical understanding.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 33 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual production activities including material handling, insertion, and support tasks.
• Operate the production line safely and in line with LEGO safety and quality standards.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and workstations to support stable production flow.
• Supply materials for the lines and ensure correct placement.
• Meet hourly production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow 5S standards for cleanliness and organization.
• Support changeover processes and report issues promptly.

Skills

Manual production

Safety awareness

Mechanical understanding

Independent work

Team player

Job description

Job Description

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate is $21.50/ per hour paid weekly.

Shift is worked as 7am - 7 pm in a non-rotational 2-2-3 schedule.

Job Duties

• Perform manual production activities including material handling, component insertion, and support tasks on manual workstations or production lines.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the production line while complying with LEGO safety and quality standards.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and workstations in good condition to support stable production flow.
• Handle and supply materials required for the production lines, ensuring correct placement and availability.
• Perform manual insertion of components and support operations at manual tables or conveyor-fed stations.
• Support continuous product flow by working according to standard operating procedures and avoiding unnecessary downtime.
• Support during the changeover process.
• Meet established hourly production targets while maintaining required quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas by following 5S standards and cleaning procedures.
• Identify and report safety, quality, or operational issues to line operators, team coordinators or supervisors in a timely manner.
• Comply with QEHS policies, procedures, and applicable standards in daily operations.
• 1–2 years of experience working in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Basic technical or mechanical understanding.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials up to 33 lbs. for up to 50% of the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements such as grabbing and pinching.
• Ability to reach away from the body and perform tasks above waist level when needed.
• Ability to bend, squat, and rotate the body during normal work activities.
• Preferred experience with carboard manual processing and manual insertion and handling of components.
• Experience working in automated production environments.

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $21.50 - $21.50 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
• Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Your workplace – Your workplace will be the office, store or factory specified in this advert.
• Hybrid Working – Our hybrid work model, Best of Both offers you the option of flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of the model, including how this option applies to your role and team.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.