Materials Associate (Parts Picker)

Tolomatic, Inc.; Hamel (MN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolomatic, Inc. in Hamel, MN is seeking a Materials Associate responsible for picking parts for assembly and maintaining accurate inventory to support production.

Role requires basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to follow written instructions. Opportunity to operate forklift and overhead crane as needed, with a schedule of 1st shift, in-office in Hamel.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Basic to intermediate PC skills, including the ability to navigate from one screen to another.
• Microsoft Office knowledge, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and instructions, including basic math skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to be trained to operate a forklift and overhead crane as needed.
• Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with company personnel and others.

Responsibilities

• Pick parts for assembly cells accurately and efficiently to support production needs.
• Maintain and stock inventory consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Support accurate inventory movement, organization, and replenishment within the manufacturing environment.
• Use basic computer skills to navigate systems and complete required inventory or production-related tasks.
• Follow written and verbal instructions while maintaining accuracy with numbers, quantities, and part information.
• Assist with cycle counting or related inventory activities as needed.
• Operate or train to operate a forklift and overhead crane as needed.
• Communicate effectively with company personnel and others to support production flow and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a strong desire to learn and grow.

Skills

PC skills

Math skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Materials Associate (Parts Picker)

Work Arrangement: In-Office, Hamel, MN

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or Monday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Role Overview

The Materials Associate picks parts for assembly cells and helps maintain and stock inventory consistent with company policies and procedures. This role supports production by ensuring materials are accurate, available, and organized for assembly operations. The position requires attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to follow instructions accurately in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick parts for assembly cells accurately and efficiently to support production needs.
• Maintain and stock inventory consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Support accurate inventory movement, organization, and replenishment within the manufacturing environment.
• Use basic computer skills to navigate systems and complete required inventory or production-related tasks.
• Follow written and verbal instructions while maintaining accuracy with numbers, quantities, and part information.
• Assist with cycle counting or related inventory activities as needed.
• Operate or train to operate a forklift and overhead crane as needed.
• Communicate effectively with company personnel and others to support production flow and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a strong desire to learn and grow.

What You Bring

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least six months to one year of related parts picking and/or cycle counting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic to intermediate PC skills, including the ability to navigate from one screen to another.
• Microsoft Office knowledge, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and instructions, including basic math skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to be trained to operate a forklift and overhead crane as needed.
• Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with company personnel and others.

Benefits & Well-Being

Good work deserves real support. Our benefits are built to take care of you and your family, on the job and off.

Health & Wellness

• Medical & dental coverage for you and your family.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability protection.

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Profit sharing: when Tolomatic does well, you share in it.
• Tuition reimbursement toward degrees and certifications.

Work & Life

• Paid time off that grows with your tenure.
• Flexible scheduling

Beyond the Job

• We give back: paid volunteer time and company-sponsored opportunities let our team support the causes they care about, on the clock.
• We invest in the next generation: our annual Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Day brings employees' children on-site to see what their parents build
• We build responsibly: sustainability is part of how we operate. We plant trees for every actuator sold, and we recycle tens of thousands of pounds of aluminum, steel, and cardboard each year.
• We make room for connection: company gatherings and other activities to bring the team together beyond day-to-day work.

Why Join Tolomatic?

• Make a Real Impact: You won't be a cog in the machine here. With a small, agile team, your work will be seen, valued, and have a direct impact on the business.
• Work With Purpose: Our products help manufacturers build smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations, from EVs to medical devices to food production.
• Collaborative Culture: We believe in open communication, mutual respect, and working together across departments to get things done.
• Supportive Environment: Whether it's learning a new tool or exploring a fresh idea, we encourage curiosity and continuous growth.
• Stability and Innovation: We've been around for decades, but we're always pushing forward, with digital at the center of how we evolve.
• Grow Your Career: A smaller company does not mean a smaller career. Tolomatic has a long history of growing people from within, promoting into new roles, funding degrees and certifications, and giving curious people room to take on more.

Compensation

$20-$22/hour. Signing bonus available.

About Tolomatic

We're the Trusted Partner When Motion Matters. Tolomatic designs and manufactures premium electro-mechanical actuation solutions trusted in both industrial and defense applications. Our actuators are at the heart of the automation revolution, advancing electric vehicle manufacturing, optimizing food production, enhancing patient outcomes, and more. We're a tight-knit team that takes pride in building world-class automation equipment and lasting relationships with our customers. For over 70 years, Tolomatic has been a family-owned company and has become an innovative leader in pneumatic and motion control products with a global reach. Tolomatic is a leading supplier of electrical linear actuators, electric linear motion control, and pneumatic actuators and cylinders, and has earned its industry-wide reputation for designing and manufacturing highly durable and reliable products for a variety of industries including packaging, material handling, medical, food processing, automotive, semiconductor, and general automation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.