Materials Associate (Shipper)

Tolomatic, Inc.; Hamel (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Tolomatic, Inc. in Hamel, MN is seeking a Materials Associate (Shipper) to package and ship orders accurately for domestic and international delivery. The role supports order fulfillment, verifies shipment details, and prepares required documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This in-office position offers regular hours and a team-focused environment. The Shipper will work with numbers and instructions, maintain shipping accuracy, and leverage MS Word/Excel to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Shipping experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience with international shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Package and ship orders per customer requirements and policies.
• Verify order details, packaging, labeling, and shipment information.
• Prepare domestic and international shipping docs, incl. invoices and origin certificates.
• Use computer systems and MS Office to support shipping activities.

Skills

Shipping experience

International shipping

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Materials Associate (Shipper)

Work Arrangement: In-Office, Hamel, MN

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Role Overview

The Shipper packages and ships customer orders accurately and on time in accordance with customer requirements and Tolomatic policies and procedures. This role supports reliable order fulfillment by verifying shipment details, preparing required documentation, and ensuring packages are ready for domestic and international delivery. The Shipper works closely with team members and internal departments to maintain shipping accuracy and service. Success in this role requires attention to detail, comfort working with numbers and instructions, and a positive, team-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Package and ship customer orders in accordance with customer requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Verify order, packaging, labeling, and shipment information for accuracy before release.
• Prepare and review domestic and international shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, certificates of origin, USMCA documents, SLI forms, and applicable free trade agreement documentation.
• Use computer systems and Microsoft Office tools to process and support shipping activities.
• Collaborate with company personnel to resolve shipping questions and support timely order fulfillment.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Shipping experience in a manufacturing environment.
• International shipping experience.
• Knowledge of international shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, certificates of origin, USMCA documents, SLI forms, and free trade agreements.
• Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to navigate between screens and use Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and instructions, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work independently and as part of a team, stand for an entire shift, and demonstrate a positive attitude with a desire to learn and grow.

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.