What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Control position at Harken, Inc.?
TITLE: Material Control
BASED AT: Harken, Inc. / SMC, Ferndale, WA
STATUS: Non-exempt, full-time
RATE OF PAY: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC), is a manufacturer of mountaineering and rescue equipment for over 50 years. Located in Ferndale, Washington, SMC produces Made In America gear for outdoor enthusiasts, rescue professionals and work-at-height technicians who demand technical, high-quality gear. SMC is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer. We love making really cool gear and knowing that people’s lives are positively changed by what we do.
What truly sets us apart is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and the unique culture of ownership it fosters. Every team member is empowered to think and act like an owner, driving a workplace culture built on drive, humility, ingenuity, integrity, and ownership. You are not just an employee—you’re a valued stakeholder in our future.
Our Core Values in Action
At Harken / SMC, our work is guided by five core values:
- Drive – Taking initiative, setting ambitious goals, and pursuing excellence
- Humility – Welcoming feedback, learning from others, and prioritizing team success
- Ingenuity – Solving complex problems with practical, elegant solutions
- Integrity – Delivering honest work and upholding the highest standards
- Ownership – Taking pride in our products, our people, and our future
Why Join the Team:
- Employee-owned company (ESOP)
- Growing global organization
- Strong culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Internal growth opportunities and ongoing skills development
- 401(k) that includes a company match
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account and health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off after 90 day probationary period
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
What you’ll be doing:
Job Summary: Material Control role is responsible for managing the flow of product to and from the factory floor. This role requires a good understanding of shipping small parcels as well as LTL shipments and excellent time management skills. This role will manage ISO9001 requirements for traceability and company rules for how material moves around the plant.
Essential Duties:
- Receive incoming material and prepare it for quality inspection in a timely manner
- Kit work orders and raw materials effectively following the planning schedule
- Receive parts from the plant floor into inventory
- Close work orders at the end of jobs
- Assign location codes to material when moving to a final location
- Prepare and package shipments for UPS and other common carriers
- Conduct inventory cycle counting weekly, investigate discrepancies
- Package and ship material to outside vendors for processing
- Communicate with outside vendors as needed
- Update training documentation
- Prepare the weekly truck run and act as backup drive when necessary
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 years of shipping and receiving experience
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid drivers license, with clean driving record
Knowledge, Skills and abilities:
- Ability to use standard office equipment.
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to communicate professionally with vendors
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Submit your resume via email to: jobs@harken.com
Harken / SMC is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25