Material Handler I (Contract-to-Hire)

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

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 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 Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. 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 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 in order to meet on-time-delivery goals.

1st shift hours are 7am-3:30pm

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: 0-1 year of relevant electronics 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

• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with manufacturing software tools

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: 20-50% *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: Cubicle/Desk/Workstation/Kitting Carts

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.