Summer Student - Plymouth, MN

Introduction
WAGNER is a well-established company with 75 years of operating experience. With over 2000 employees worldwide, the WAGNER Group is a world leading manufacturer and supplier of high technology surface finishing products and systems. Users of our efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions include final consumers, contractors, and industrial manufacturing companies. The company operates as two divisions, Decorative Finishing (DF) and Industrial Solutions (IS). 

Position Objective
We are seeking temporary summer support for our operations team on the production floor or warehouse. Duties include assembly and or/warehousing work June through September.

Your Pay

$16-17/hour

Assembly Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Performs standard and repetitive assembly on production lines. 
•    Operates a variety of shop machinery and hand-tools such as presses, custom tooling, air drivers and torque wrenches etc. to complete production work orders.
•    Participates in lean / 6S activities as required, maintains 6S standards, and assists in implementing improvements.
•    Performs other duties as assigned including relocation to other stations, positions, and departments within the experience range.

Warehouse Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Pick and prepare materials and products accurately for production and customer orders using RF scanners or pick documents. 
•    Pack, label, and ship orders according to customer and carrier requirements. 
•    Verify order accuracy and complete shipment audits using computer systems. 
•    Enter shipment data and maintain accurate records in ERP systems. 
•    Organize inventory and support cycle counts, stock rotation, and process improvements.
•    Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:  
•    High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred.  
•    Prior work experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions (both simple and moderately complex) in English.
•    Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
•    Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and working with decimals and fractions.
•    Ability to use scanners, RF guns, and basic computer systems for inventory tracking and data entry.
•    Knowledge of standard methods for picking, packing, and handling materials in a warehouse environment.
•    Ability to perform repetitive tasks with strong attention to detail and accuracy, including self-checking work.
•    Basic problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
•    Ability to use basic tools and equipment safely.
•    Awareness of surroundings to support a safe, hazard-free work environment.
•    Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, assignments, and work schedules.

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

The physical efforts and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Effort: the phrases correspond to the following definitions:  “Seldom” means up to 1 hour per day; “Occasionally” means 1 to 2 hours per day; “Frequently” means 2 to 5 hours per day; and “Continuously” means 6 or more hours per day.

Working Conditions: The phrases correspond to the following definitions:  “Seldom” means up to 1 hour per day; “Occasionally” means 1 to 2 hours per day; “Frequently” means 2 to 5 hours per day; and “Continuously” means 6 or more hours per day.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Wagner is dedicated to the ongoing journey of equity, diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We don’t discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to be your authentic self and share your unique perspectives. If you require any accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know how we can assist you.