Multifaceted Production Operator & Material Handler

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Resource Group, Inc. in Arden Hills, MN is seeking Production Operators and Material Handlers to support multiple production areas, including extrusion, converting, tubing, and printing presses.

Responsibilities include setting up machinery, loading materials, troubleshooting, and ensuring SQF-compliant quality checks. Forklift operation and cross-training opportunities are available to support production efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/production or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read rulers/tape measures to 1/16 inch.
• Good math skills and understanding of imperial/metric units.
• Strong safety and quality mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery (extruders, converting, tubing, printing presses).
• Load and feed materials into machines; make adjustments as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and machine issues.
• Monitor production and perform quality checks to meet specifications and SQF requirements.
• Package and stage finished products for shipment.
• Receive, weigh, verify and move raw materials with a forklift.
• Supply production departments with materials to maintain workflow.
• Assist with training and cross-training in various areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ruler measurement

Forklift experience

Safety-conscious

Basic math

Job description

IQ Resource Group, Inc. in Arden Hills, MN is seeking Production Operators and Material Handlers to support multiple production areas, including extrusion, converting, tubing, and printing presses.

Responsibilities include setting up machinery, loading materials, troubleshooting, and ensuring SQF-compliant quality checks. Forklift operation and cross-training opportunities are available to support production efficiency and safety.