Material Handler, 2nd Shift (2025-090)

Astronics AES is seeking a Material Handler to join our team in Kirkland WA.

This is an onsite position working 2nd shift working Monday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Material Handler will manually move freight stock or other materials or perform other general labor in relation to managing materials for the production line.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Stock and distribute products and materials in inventory warehouses and manufacturing lines
• Package and prepare products and merchandise for the shipping clerk.
• Prepare and maintain records of items shipped (i.e. purchase orders manual shippers and work orders)
• Perform daily cycle counts
• Periodically rotate in RECEIVING for cross training
• May drive a non-CDL box truck for deliveries
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrates familiarity of job duties (typically 1-2 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)

Competencies:

• Comprehension - Understand and apply information conveyed in written and oral methods
• Communication - Communicate information and ideas written and verbal so others will understand
• Problem Sensitivity - Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem only recognizing there is a problem and notifying appropriate people.
• Customer service - Understand and quickly respond to customer needs
• Near Vision - See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Technical Skills:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Inventory management software
• Spreadsheet software
• Label making software
• Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment
• Time Pressure
• Operating a forklift pallet jack and/or manlift operator
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting heavy (typically 30 lbs) items

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test including screening for the use of cannabis.

ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

Astronics AES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please e-mail or call: . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Salary is $20.00 - $21.00 per hour plus $2/hour for 2nd shift differential. Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles skill sets training education licensure or certifications other qualifications market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

Stay Healthy - Health dental vision disability life insurance FSA HSA as well as voluntary life/AD&D voluntary critical illness accident prevention and hospital indemnity

Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program work/life balance culture

Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off starting at 120 hours annually plus 12 Paid Holidays per year