General Laborer/Material Handler - Laser Dept.

Jensen Metal Products is a well-established metal fabrication company with a rich history spanning over 100 years. Based in the Midwest, this company specializes in producing custom, high-quality sheet metal parts and assemblies that serve a broad spectrum of industries including agricultural, retail, energy, and healthcare sectors. Since 1970, Jensen Metal Products has also been manufacturing its own line of fireplaces, exemplifying its commitment to quality and product innovation. Renowned for its comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, Jensen Metal Products prides itself on being a one-stop shop for its customers, covering everything from engineering to packaging. The company’s core values focus on exceeding customer expectations with regard to product quality, timely delivery, exceptional service, and competitive cost. These values have helped forge strong and lasting relationships with both customers and employees, contributing significantly to the company’s success and reputation in the region. Jensen Metal Products fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment where every employee’s contribution is valued. It offers direct communication lines with leadership and numerous opportunities for employees to make meaningful impacts, promoting growth within the organization. The company also hosts team events and outings to strengthen connections and celebrate its team’s achievements. Employees benefit from comprehensive compensation packages that include competitive base salaries, profit-sharing opportunities, and a variety of health benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and company-funded medical deductible reimbursement. Additional benefits like 401(k) plans with company matching, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and safety equipment reimbursements underline Jensen Metal Products’ dedication to employee well-being and safety.

The role of General Laborer / Material Handler at Jensen Metal Products is a vital position supporting the company’s laser cutting operations. This role demands a detail-oriented individual responsible for efficiently and safely removing finished parts from laser-cut metal sheets, accurately verifying these parts against work orders and production documentation, and maintaining precise counts. The successful candidate will ensure that parts are sorted, staged, and delivered promptly to the relevant production departments, helping maintain a smooth workflow throughout the manufacturing process. Beyond physical handling, the position includes entering production and inventory data into the company’s ERP system, facilitating effective communication with laser operators, production personnel, and supervisors, and ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The General Laborer / Material Handler is crucial in identifying and reporting any quality concerns, defects, or damage, with a strong commitment to the company’s high-quality and safety standards. The role operates during the 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm to 2:00 am, with occasional overtime on Fridays. A shift premium of $1.50 per hour is applied for 2nd shift hours, reflecting the company’s recognition of the demands and value of this schedule. Ideal candidates for this position possess exceptional attention to detail, robust organizational skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with manufacturing processes, technical assembly or fabrication, and forklift operation are highly desirable. The company values team players who have excellent communication skills and a commitment to quality and safety. Overall, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to join a respected and growing company that values its employees and fosters long-term relationships based on trust and mutual success.