Water Spider - Lean Material Flow Specialist (1st Shift)

Trystar; Minnesota; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar is seeking a Water Spider for the 1st shift in Faribault, MN. The role keeps production running by delivering materials to workstations on a set route, ensuring the right quantities are available when needed.

You will partner with Team Leads and the Materials team to prevent line stoppages, support a safe, Lean environment, and keep a well-organized, continuous flow of materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year experience in material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret pick lists, work orders, part numbers, and labels.
• Basic computer skills; experience with an ERP system (Epicor preferred).
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and forklifts, or willingness to obtain forklift certification.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Keep production lines supplied by delivering components to assigned workstations on a set route and schedule.
• Monitor inventory to anticipate needs and replenish before shortages occur.
• Pick, stage, and kit parts according to work orders and schedules.
• Remove finished goods and waste to keep work areas clear for value-added work.
• Communicate shortages and discrepancies to the team promptly.
• Complete material transactions in Epicor to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts as certified.
• Support 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement by keeping material locations organized.

Skills

Sense of urgency

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Prioritization

Lean concepts

Mathematical counting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epicor ERP

Forklift operation

Job description

Trystar is seeking a Water Spider for the 1st shift in Faribault, MN. The role keeps production running by delivering materials to workstations on a set route, ensuring the right quantities are available when needed.

You will partner with Team Leads and the Materials team to prevent line stoppages, support a safe, Lean environment, and keep a well-organized, continuous flow of materials.