About this role
Job Title: Material Technician Job Description
The Material Technician plays a key role in supporting production operations by routing materials, organizing stock, performing inventory control activities, and assisting with shipping and receiving. This is a split role in which you primarily handle materials, and learn and support basic assembly tasks when material support is not required. You work closely with the production team to ensure materials are available, accurately tracked, and efficiently delivered to the correct areas.
Responsibilities
- Route incoming material from receiving to the proper areas within the department in a timely and accurate manner.
- Arrange stock to maximize efficiency, accessibility, and organization within storage and work areas.
- Follow all safety rules and procedures, including safe operation of pallet jacks and other material-moving tools.
- Perform cycle counts of material to support and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Load and deliver unit set carts according to the daily build plan and production schedule.
- Apply basic Kanban principles to support material flow and replenishment.
- Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including material handling, inventory control, finished goods handling, and storekeeping duties as assigned.
- Support assembly operations by learning and performing basic assembly tasks when not needed in materials.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure materials and finished goods are handled efficiently and accurately.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in all material handling and assembly activities.
Essential Skills
- 01 years of related experience in material handling, inventory, shipping/receiving, or a similar role.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day in a production and warehouse environment.
- Ability to lift materials up to 40 pounds on occasion.
- Basic understanding of inventory control and material handling practices.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
- Willingness to learn and perform basic assembly tasks in addition to material handling responsibilities.
- Experience or familiarity with ERP systems.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Interest in developing skills in both materials management and assembly operations.
- Strong attention to detail in handling, counting, and organizing materials.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with receiving, production, and inventory teams.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with team members.
- Reliability and strong time management skills to meet daily build plan and schedule requirements.
Work Environment
This role is based in a production and warehouse environment at an Evergreen Way facility in Everett, Washington. You work on-site around materials, finished goods, and assembly areas, using pallet jacks and other material-moving tools as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts typically from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some additional availability potentially required. The work involves extended periods of standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 40 pounds, and operating in a fast-paced environment where safety, organization, and teamwork are highly valued. Attire should be appropriate for a production and warehouse setting, with practical, comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for standing, walking, and material handling.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA. About Actalent
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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.
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