In-Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Technician/Handler

Job Description

The Material Technician supports efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, and production readiness within a manufacturing environment. This role combines material handling, shipping and receiving, and inventory control with the opportunity to learn and support assembly activities when not needed in materials. The position is ideal for individuals with 01 years of related experience who want to develop practical skills in both materials management and assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Route incoming materials from receiving to the appropriate areas within the department in a timely and accurate manner.
• Arrange stock to maximize efficiency, accessibility, and safe workflow within the storage and production areas.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures while using pallet jacks and other material handling tools and equipment.
• Perform regular cycle counts of materials to help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Load and deliver unit set carts according to the daily build plan to ensure production lines receive materials on schedule.
• Apply basic Kanban principles to support material replenishment and continuous flow of parts and supplies.
• Carry out a variety of 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 the materials function.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to address material issues, improve processes, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Use basic computer systems, including ERP and Microsoft Office, to track materials, document inventory activity, and support reporting needs.

Essential Skills

• 01 years of related experience in material handling, warehouse, inventory control, shipping/receiving, or a similar environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day in a production or warehouse setting.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds on occasion.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn the use of pallet jacks and other material moving tools safely.
• Basic understanding of or willingness to learn Kanban principles and inventory control practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
• Basic computer skills, including experience or familiarity with ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for basic data entry, tracking, and communication.
• Willingness to learn assembly tasks and support production when not performing material duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in developing skills in both materials management and assembly operations.
• Strong attention to detail to support accurate inventory counts and correct material routing.
• Organizational skills to arrange stock efficiently and maintain orderly work areas.
• Dependability and punctuality to support consistent material flow and production schedules.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and adapt to changing priorities throughout the day.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and warehouse environment at the Everett, WA facility. The schedule is 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 requested as needed. The position involves extended periods of standing and walking, regular use of pallet jacks and other material handling equipment, and occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Work areas include receiving, storage, production, and finished goods zones, where maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-focused environment is essential. Standard production or warehouse attire appropriate for a manufacturing setting is expected.

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

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