Material Handler

Materials Technician

The Materials Technician supports efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery of parts and finished goods within a production environment. This role combines materials handling and basic assembly responsibilities, offering an opportunity to learn assembly tasks while contributing to daily materials operations.

Responsibilities

• Route incoming material from receiving to the appropriate areas within the department in a timely and accurate manner.
• Arrange stock to maximize efficiency, accessibility, and organized storage within the facility.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures while using pallet jacks and other material-moving tools and equipment.
• Perform cycle counts of materials to help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Load and deliver unit set carts according to the daily build plan and production requirements.
• Apply basic Kanban principles to support material replenishment and flow.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including material handling, inventory control, finished goods movement, and storekeeping duties as assigned.
• Support assembly operations by learning and performing basic assembly tasks when not needed in materials.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations across materials and assembly functions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.

Essential Skills

• 01 years of related experience in materials handling, warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, or a similar environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day as required by the role.
• Ability to lift materials up to 40 pounds on occasion in a safe manner.
• Basic familiarity with ERP systems to support inventory and materials transactions.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation and communication.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Commitment to adhering to safety procedures and operational guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in learning and performing assembly tasks in addition to materials responsibilities.
• Willingness to work in a split role that supports both materials and assembly as business needs require.
• Strong attention to detail to support accurate inventory counts and material routing.
• Good organizational skills to arrange stock and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented production environment.
• Reliability and punctuality to support consistent daily operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a production and warehouse environment at the Everett, WA facility. The role involves working around storage racks, production lines, and shipping/receiving areas, with regular use of pallet jacks and other material-handling tools. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with shifts typically running from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some additional availability as needed. The work requires frequent standing and walking for extended periods and occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and efficient material flow, with a mix of materials handling and assembly activities throughout the day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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