Production Operator

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 is looking for Production Operators and Material Handler in Arden Hills, Minnesota!

Schedule

1st Shift: 6am-2pm Monday-Friday

2nd Shift: 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday

3rd Shift: 10pm-6am Sunday-Thursday

This position will work across multiple areas, including extrusion, converting, printing presses, tubing, and material handling.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues.
• Previous machine operating, setup, or forklift experience is a plus.
• Comfortable with full machine setup and adjustments.
• Ability to read a ruler/tape measure to 1/16 of an inch.
• Ability to perform basic math and understand imperial and metric measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.