Warehouse Assistant

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a diligent Materials Handler to ensure smooth flow of materials, hardware, and equipment across the facility to support engineering, production, and quality operations.

You will coordinate with internal teams to receive, store, issue, and courier items, maintaining organized inventory for fast-paced programs and critical workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong time management skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws.

Responsibilities

• Route packages with Receiving labels.
• Courier parts and materials throughout the facility to support engineering, production, and inspection needs.
• Expedite parts through Receiving and Receiving Inspection to maintain workflow.
• Move packages between Receiving and Receiving Inspection.
• Process explosive material requests per established procedures.
• Issue materials from inventory to support production jobs.
• Issue hardware and equipment to engineering teams and maintain records of issued/returned items.
• Receive, unpack, and store incoming hardware and equipment.
• Inspect and count hardware and equipment, reporting defects or discrepancies.
• Assist Shipping and Receiving with packaging shipments and unloading trucks.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Verbal & written communication

U.S. person status

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

EPICOR ERP

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.

In this role, you help ensure materials, hardware, and equipment flow smoothly throughout the facility to support engineering, production, and quality operations. You coordinate closely with internal teams to receive, store, issue, and courier parts and equipment, keeping inventory organized and accessible in a fast-paced environment. Your work ensures teams have what they need, when they need it, to keep critical programs moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Receiving to route packages according to receiving labels.
• Couriers parts and materials throughout the facility to support engineering, production, and inspection needs.
• Expedites parts through Receiving and Receiving Inspection to maintain workflow.
• Moves packages between Receiving and Receiving Inspection.
• Processes explosive material requests in accordance with established procedures.
• Issues materials from inventory to support production jobs.
• Issues hardware and equipment to engineering teams and maintains accurate records of issued and returned items.
• Receives, unpacks, and stores incoming hardware and equipment.
• Inspects and counts hardware and equipment, reporting defects, wear, or discrepancies.
• Assists Shipping and Receiving with packaging shipments, unloading trucks, and related tasks.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including basic Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to perform in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher.
• Two or more years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• EPICOR experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of stairs.
• Occasionally lifts objects up to 95 pounds. The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑and-long‑disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.