Material Handler (2026-080) (WA, Kirkland)

Astronics AES in Redmond, WA is hiring a Material Handler on First Shift. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 equivalent
• Demonstrates familiarity of job duties (typically 1-2 years of direct experience in the duties and responsibilities of the position)

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

• This role may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-controls laws or other applicable U.S.-government legal or contractual requirements. To assess whether any licenses, authorizations, or other exceptions are required, please indicate whether you are a U.S. Person. If you are not a U.S. Person, the company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary. This information is collected solely for this compliance purpose.

• Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug test including cannabis screening.

Salary range is $20.12 - $27.22 per hour, dependant on experience. Mid-point is $23.67.

Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus eligible.

Factors such as experience in comparable roles, skill set, training, education, certifications, other qualifications, market conditions, and business needs influence the actual salary offered. It is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range.

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