Material Handler I

Crane Company; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Materials Handler I for a contract-to-hire role. The job ensures timely delivery by receiving, moving, storing and shipping production parts and materials.

The role emphasizes inventory control, accurate counts, and adherence to work instructions on a Monday–Friday schedule. Ideal candidates have 0–3 years in manufacturing, lean familiarity, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Warehousing and materials packing knowledge.
• Familiar with lean principles.
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Strong math and MS Office skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory control by following established work instructions and processes.
• Move materials to and from receiving, production areas and shipping by hand, using sorting bins and carts, or other equipment
• Unpack, receive, and stock materials into storeroom location(s)
• Read work orders to determine material and equipment needs for production cell work
• Issue critical materials to production cells
• Complete the cycle count process for Value Stream; Escalate variances in counts, as needed
• Respond to unplanned issues with internal customers in a timely manner
• Pack and ship materials in accordance with contract requirements
• Aid and/or Backfill coworkers, as needed to complete daily tasks
• Ensure compliance with export compliance rules
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Math skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing software tools

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler (Contract-to-Hire)at our Lynnwood, WA location.

Hours are Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Material Handler I is responsible for receiving, moving, storing, counting, tracking, issuing, and shipping a variety of production parts, materials, and supplies. The production floor relies on this position to provide the right parts and materials at the right time to meet on-time-delivery goals.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate inventory control by following established work instructions and processes.
• Move materials to and from receiving, production areas and shipping by hand, using sorting bins and carts, or other equipment
• Unpack, receive, and stock materials into storeroom location(s)
• Read work orders to determine material and equipment needs for production cell work
• Issue critical materials to production cells
• Complete the cycle count process for Value Stream; Escalate variances in counts, as needed
• Respond to unplanned issues with internal customers in a timely manner
• Pack and ship materials in accordance with contract requirements
• Aid and/or Backfill coworkers, as needed to complete daily tasks
• Ensure compliance with export compliance rules
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Knowledge: Warehousing and materials packing knowledge
• Familiar with lean principles
• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated outstanding manual dexterity; Demonstrated ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks; Demonstrated ability to accurately follow detailed work instructions; Demonstrated ability to understand standard work instructions; Math skills to perform basic calculations; Outstanding verbal communication skills; Proficient with MS Office
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with manufacturing software tools
• Materials and Logistics experience

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• Standing: 50-75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 25-50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 35 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 35 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, eye-loop
• Workspace: stand up computer workstation and kitting carts

Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements. Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.

_ Salary Range: 22.86 - 28.16 _

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.