Press Room Material Handler/Press Assistant

Press Room Material Handler / Press Assistant
2 nd Shift | Full-Time | On-Site

At Oberg Industries, we manufacture high-precision metal components for customers who demand excellence. Our Press Room team plays a critical role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule and we’re looking for a hands-on, safety-minded Press Room Material Handler / Press Assistant to join our team.

If you enjoy working around industrial equipment, operating forklifts, and cranes, and being an essential part of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role offers stability, skill-building, and room to grow.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay (above industry average)
• 20%- night shift (2 nd ) differential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium coverage)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Opt-out reimbursement for medical coverage
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual Profit-Sharing contributions
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Overtime pay (after 8 hrs./day worked)
• Annual increases
• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible start times
• Air conditioned, temperature-controlled environment
• Clean, bright, and modern facilities
• High focus on family, work-life balance
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment

What You’ll Do:

Material Handling & Production Support:

• Prepare, load, unload, and move raw materials and finished parts throughout the pressroom.
• Read work orders and follow instructions to stage materials at the correct press locations.
• Safely load and unload metal coils using forklifts, cranes, powered lifts, and banding equipment.
• Empty scrap into designated hoppers and notify appropriate personnel when capacity is reached.
• Count, weigh, scan, and track materials using barcode systems to maintain accurate inventory.
• Stage raw materials and packaging supplies for upcoming shifts to ensure smooth production flow.
• Assemble crates and boxes for shipping or storage using air-powered tools and power saws as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and auxiliary equipment areas in accordance with 5S standards.

Press Room & Quality Support:

• Package and inspect stamped parts to ensure compliance with work instructions and customer specifications.
• Assist with starting strip material in dies once presses are set up and running.
• Perform basic dimensional inspections per Operator Inspection Sheets.
• Work closely with Press Operators and the Quality team to support production and quality standards.
• Follow all safety, security, and company policies, including state and federal regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience operating forklifts (stand-up and sit-down); certification required or obtained on the job.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (1–3 years preferred).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and work instructions.
• Basic math skills and comfort using barcode scanning systems.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Mechanical aptitude or previous experience working around industrial machinery.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand, bend, lift, and move for extended periods (up to 10-hour shifts).
• Ability to lift and move materials (up to 35 lbs. with control and unassisted).
• Raise arms above shoulders and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working on your feet and using hands/tools.
• Comfortable working around large industrial machinery and in a moderate-to-high noise environment.
• Must be able to wear PPE (safety glasses, ear protection, hearing protection, arm sleeves, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain forklift/fork truck license
• Must be a U.S. citizen or be able to comply with U.S. export regulations

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years forklift experience
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or machinery operation experience preferred.

Why Oberg?

• Stable, long-term manufacturing careers with consistent work and dependable schedules
• Team-oriented and safety-first culture
• Opportunity to build pressroom and material handling expertise
• Training provided to support your career success and growth
• Clean, organized facility with modern equipment

Work Environment:
This role often requires lifting and securing heavy materials and may involve working near moving machinery and exposure to varying weather conditions. At Oberg Industries, we believe in fostering a collaborative on-site work environment. Accordingly, employees are expected to be on-site in order to perform their job.

About Oberg Industries:
Oberg Industries LLC is a local, family-owned, contract manufacturer and supply chain integrator providing tooling/metal stamping and precision machining services to many well-known companies around the world. Our passion is for precision manufacturing and our breadth of expertise enables us to provide cost-effective manufacturing solutions for the most demanding and complex production challenges for our customers. Our highly trained workforce plays a pivotal role in our ability to produce high quality parts. At Oberg Industries, you will join a team of amazing people who treat each other like family, while working with products that are improving and saving people’s lives each and every day. Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting .

At Oberg Industries, LLC we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. No question on this application form is intended to solicit information about an applicant’s protected characteristics, if any. In addition, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental disabilities of applicants.